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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,137.55, 41,589.83 and 16,708.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,137.55, 41,589.83 and 16,708.97 is: 23,058.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,137.55 : 41,589.83 = 16,708.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,137.55/41,589.83 = 16,708.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,137.55x = 41,589.83 × 16,708.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,137.55x = 694,923,221.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,923,221.78/30,137.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,058.38

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