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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,068.55, 41,494.68 and 16,640.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,068.55, 41,494.68 and 16,640.73 is: 22,964.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,068.55 : 41,494.68 = 16,640.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,068.55/41,494.68 = 16,640.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,068.55x = 41,494.68 × 16,640.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,068.55x = 690,501,600.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,501,600.18/30,068.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,964.25

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