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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,390.67, 41,938.77 and 16,965.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,390.67, 41,938.77 and 16,965.24 is: 23,411.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,390.67 : 41,938.77 = 16,965.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,390.67/41,938.77 = 16,965.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,390.67x = 41,938.77 × 16,965.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,390.67x = 711,501,298.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,501,298.35/30,390.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,411.83

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