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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,104.78, 41,541.17 and 16,672.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,104.78, 41,541.17 and 16,672.68 is: 23,006.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,104.78 : 41,541.17 = 16,672.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,104.78/41,541.17 = 16,672.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,104.78x = 41,541.17 × 16,672.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,104.78x = 692,602,550.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,602,550.87/30,104.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,006.40

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