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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,127.65, 41,575.58 and 16,698.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,127.65, 41,575.58 and 16,698.84 is: 23,044.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,127.65 : 41,575.58 = 16,698.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,127.65/41,575.58 = 16,698.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,127.65x = 41,575.58 × 16,698.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,127.65x = 694,263,874.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,263,874.83/30,127.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,044.08

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