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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,131.81, 41,577.53 and 16,703.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,131.81, 41,577.53 and 16,703.06 is: 23,047.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,131.81 : 41,577.53 = 16,703.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,131.81/41,577.53 = 16,703.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,131.81x = 41,577.53 × 16,703.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,131.81x = 694,472,123.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,472,123.94/30,131.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,047.80

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