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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,329.16, 41,852.91 and 16,901.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,329.16, 41,852.91 and 16,901.88 is: 23,323.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,329.16 : 41,852.91 = 16,901.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,329.16/41,852.91 = 16,901.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,329.16x = 41,852.91 × 16,901.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,329.16x = 707,392,862.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,392,862.47/30,329.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,323.85

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