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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,335.07, 41,863.61 and 16,906.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,335.07, 41,863.61 and 16,906.20 is: 23,331.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,335.07 : 41,863.61 = 16,906.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,335.07/41,863.61 = 16,906.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,335.07x = 41,863.61 × 16,906.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,335.07x = 707,754,478.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,754,478.85/30,335.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,331.23

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