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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,332.92, 41,858.85 and 16,903.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,332.92, 41,858.85 and 16,903.88 is: 23,327.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,332.92 : 41,858.85 = 16,903.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,332.92/41,858.85 = 16,903.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,332.92x = 41,858.85 × 16,903.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,332.92x = 707,576,977.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,576,977.34/30,332.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,327.03

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