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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,124.09, 41,571.57 and 16,695.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,124.09, 41,571.57 and 16,695.61 is: 23,040.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,124.09 : 41,571.57 = 16,695.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,124.09/41,571.57 = 16,695.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,124.09x = 41,571.57 × 16,695.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,124.09x = 694,062,511.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,062,511.95/30,124.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,040.12

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