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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,325.08, 41,848.33 and 16,896.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,325.08, 41,848.33 and 16,896.09 is: 23,316.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,325.08 : 41,848.33 = 16,896.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,325.08/41,848.33 = 16,896.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,325.08x = 41,848.33 × 16,896.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,325.08x = 707,073,150.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,073,150.03/30,325.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,316.45

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