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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,332.99, 41,859.56 and 16,903.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,332.99, 41,859.56 and 16,903.94 is: 23,327.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,332.99 : 41,859.56 = 16,903.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,332.99/41,859.56 = 16,903.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,332.99x = 41,859.56 × 16,903.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,332.99x = 707,591,637.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,591,637.58/30,332.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,327.46

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