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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,126.62, 41,573.58 and 16,697.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,126.62, 41,573.58 and 16,697.54 is: 23,041.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,126.62 : 41,573.58 = 16,697.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,126.62/41,573.58 = 16,697.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,126.62x = 41,573.58 × 16,697.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,126.62x = 694,176,307.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,176,307.13/30,126.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,041.96

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