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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,321.62, 41,844.48 and 16,895.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,321.62, 41,844.48 and 16,895.24 is: 23,315.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,321.62 : 41,844.48 = 16,895.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,321.62/41,844.48 = 16,895.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,321.62x = 41,844.48 × 16,895.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,321.62x = 706,972,532.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,972,532.28/30,321.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,315.79

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