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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,360.93, 41,898 and 16,932.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,360.93, 41,898 and 16,932.20 is: 23,366.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,360.93 : 41,898 = 16,932.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,360.93/41,898 = 16,932.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,360.93x = 41,898 × 16,932.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,360.93x = 709,425,315.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,425,315.60/30,360.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,366.39

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