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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,325.85, 41,848.77 and 16,896.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,325.85, 41,848.77 and 16,896.28 is: 23,316.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,325.85 : 41,848.77 = 16,896.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,325.85/41,848.77 = 16,896.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,325.85x = 41,848.77 × 16,896.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,325.85x = 707,088,535.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,088,535.58/30,325.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,316.36

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