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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,124.64, 41,571.99 and 16,697.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,124.64, 41,571.99 and 16,697.91 is: 23,043.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,124.64 : 41,571.99 = 16,697.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,124.64/41,571.99 = 16,697.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,124.64x = 41,571.99 × 16,697.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,124.64x = 694,165,347.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,165,347.54/30,124.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,043.11

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