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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,104.73, 41,542.88 and 16,675.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,104.73, 41,542.88 and 16,675.74 is: 23,011.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,104.73 : 41,542.88 = 16,675.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,104.73/41,542.88 = 16,675.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,104.73x = 41,542.88 × 16,675.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,104.73x = 692,758,182.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,758,182.35/30,104.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,011.61

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