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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,326.83, 41,850.46 and 16,897.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,326.83, 41,850.46 and 16,897.79 is: 23,318.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,326.83 : 41,850.46 = 16,897.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,326.83/41,850.46 = 16,897.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,326.83x = 41,850.46 × 16,897.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,326.83x = 707,180,284.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,180,284.48/30,326.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,318.64

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