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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,322.59, 41,846.46 and 16,893.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,322.59, 41,846.46 and 16,893.83 is: 23,314.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,322.59 : 41,846.46 = 16,893.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,322.59/41,846.46 = 16,893.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,322.59x = 41,846.46 × 16,893.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,322.59x = 706,947,085.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,947,085.96/30,322.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,314.21

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