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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,137.59, 41,589.79 and 16,708.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,137.59, 41,589.79 and 16,708.49 is: 23,057.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,137.59 : 41,589.79 = 16,708.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,137.59/41,589.79 = 16,708.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,137.59x = 41,589.79 × 16,708.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,137.59x = 694,902,824.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,902,824.49/30,137.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,057.68

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