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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,122.40, 41,568.33 and 16,693.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,122.40, 41,568.33 and 16,693.59 is: 23,036.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,122.40 : 41,568.33 = 16,693.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,122.40/41,568.33 = 16,693.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,122.40x = 41,568.33 × 16,693.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,122.40x = 693,924,658.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,924,658.00/30,122.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,036.83

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