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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,127.36, 41,575.84 and 16,698.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,127.36, 41,575.84 and 16,698.82 is: 23,044.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,127.36 : 41,575.84 = 16,698.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,127.36/41,575.84 = 16,698.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,127.36x = 41,575.84 × 16,698.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,127.36x = 694,267,468.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,267,468.51/30,127.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,044.42

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