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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,126.32, 41,573.68 and 16,697.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,126.32, 41,573.68 and 16,697.44 is: 23,042.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,126.32 : 41,573.68 = 16,697.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,126.32/41,573.68 = 16,697.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,126.32x = 41,573.68 × 16,697.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,126.32x = 694,174,027.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,174,027.38/30,126.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,042.11

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