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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,102.78, 41,544.18 and 16,675.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,102.78, 41,544.18 and 16,675.31 is: 23,013.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,102.78 : 41,544.18 = 16,675.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,102.78/41,544.18 = 16,675.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,102.78x = 41,544.18 × 16,675.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,102.78x = 692,762,184.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,762,184.06/30,102.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,013.23

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