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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,104.46, 41,542.88 and 16,676.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,104.46, 41,542.88 and 16,676.28 is: 23,012.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,104.46 : 41,542.88 = 16,676.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,104.46/41,542.88 = 16,676.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,104.46x = 41,542.88 × 16,676.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,104.46x = 692,780,615.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,780,615.51/30,104.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,012.56

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