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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,322.91, 41,844.29 and 16,895.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,322.91, 41,844.29 and 16,895.63 is: 23,315.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,322.91 : 41,844.29 = 16,895.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,322.91/41,844.29 = 16,895.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,322.91x = 41,844.29 × 16,895.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,322.91x = 706,985,347.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,985,347.75/30,322.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,315.22

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