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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,125.61, 41,573.34 and 16,697.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,125.61, 41,573.34 and 16,697.73 is: 23,042.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,125.61 : 41,573.34 = 16,697.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,125.61/41,573.34 = 16,697.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,125.61x = 41,573.34 × 16,697.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,125.61x = 694,180,625.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,180,625.03/30,125.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,042.87

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