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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,368.66, 41,908.46 and 16,756.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,368.66, 41,908.46 and 16,756.83 is: 23,124.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,368.66 : 41,908.46 = 16,756.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,368.66/41,908.46 = 16,756.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,368.66x = 41,908.46 × 16,756.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,368.66x = 702,252,939.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,252,939.78/30,368.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,124.26

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