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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,116.62, 41,560.89 and 16,688.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,116.62, 41,560.89 and 16,688.74 is: 23,030.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,116.62 : 41,560.89 = 16,688.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,116.62/41,560.89 = 16,688.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,116.62x = 41,560.89 × 16,688.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,116.62x = 693,598,798.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,598,798.82/30,116.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,030.44

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