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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,041.37, 41,456.87 and 16,793.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,041.37, 41,456.87 and 16,793.37 is: 23,174.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,041.37 : 41,456.87 = 16,793.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,041.37/41,456.87 = 16,793.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,041.37x = 41,456.87 × 16,793.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,041.37x = 696,200,472.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,200,472.99/30,041.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,174.72

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