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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,101.95, 41,542.96 and 16,674.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,101.95, 41,542.96 and 16,674.46 is: 23,012.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,101.95 : 41,542.96 = 16,674.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,101.95/41,542.96 = 16,674.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,101.95x = 41,542.96 × 16,674.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,101.95x = 692,706,310.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,706,310.52/30,101.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,012.01

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