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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,332.26, 41,858.16 and 16,903.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,332.26, 41,858.16 and 16,903.48 is: 23,326.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,332.26 : 41,858.16 = 16,903.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,332.26/41,858.16 = 16,903.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,332.26x = 41,858.16 × 16,903.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,332.26x = 707,548,570.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,548,570.40/30,332.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,326.60

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