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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,104.23, 41,543.83 and 16,676.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,104.23, 41,543.83 and 16,676.35 is: 23,013.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,104.23 : 41,543.83 = 16,676.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,104.23/41,543.83 = 16,676.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,104.23x = 41,543.83 × 16,676.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,104.23x = 692,799,449.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,799,449.42/30,104.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,013.36

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