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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,136.73, 41,587.97 and 16,524

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,136.73, 41,587.97 and 16,524 is: 22,802.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,136.73 : 41,587.97 = 16,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,136.73/41,587.97 = 16,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,136.73x = 41,587.97 × 16,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,136.73x = 687,199,533.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,199,533.66/30,136.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,802.73

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