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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,382.67, 41,926.33 and 16,952.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,382.67, 41,926.33 and 16,952.87 is: 23,393.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,382.67 : 41,926.33 = 16,952.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,382.67/41,926.33 = 16,952.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,382.67x = 41,926.33 × 16,952.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,382.67x = 710,771,622.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,771,622.07/30,382.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,393.98

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