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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,108.78, 41,551.68 and 16,681.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,108.78, 41,551.68 and 16,681.50 is: 23,021.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,108.78 : 41,551.68 = 16,681.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,108.78/41,551.68 = 16,681.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,108.78x = 41,551.68 × 16,681.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,108.78x = 693,144,349.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,144,349.92/30,108.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,021.34

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