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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,327.06, 41,852.58 and 16,898.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,327.06, 41,852.58 and 16,898.28 is: 23,320.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,327.06 : 41,852.58 = 16,898.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,327.06/41,852.58 = 16,898.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,327.06x = 41,852.58 × 16,898.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,327.06x = 707,236,615.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,236,615.56/30,327.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,320.32

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