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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,322.16, 41,845.85 and 16,893.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,322.16, 41,845.85 and 16,893.41 is: 23,313.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,322.16 : 41,845.85 = 16,893.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,322.16/41,845.85 = 16,893.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,322.16x = 41,845.85 × 16,893.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,322.16x = 706,918,807.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,918,807.15/30,322.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,313.61

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