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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,325.83, 41,849.08 and 16,896.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,325.83, 41,849.08 and 16,896.79 is: 23,317.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,325.83 : 41,849.08 = 16,896.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,325.83/41,849.08 = 16,896.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,325.83x = 41,849.08 × 16,896.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,325.83x = 707,115,186.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,115,186.48/30,325.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,317.26

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