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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,137.62, 41,585.88 and 16,708.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,137.62, 41,585.88 and 16,708.18 is: 23,055.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,137.62 : 41,585.88 = 16,708.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,137.62/41,585.88 = 16,708.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,137.62x = 41,585.88 × 16,708.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,137.62x = 694,824,368.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,824,368.50/30,137.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,055.05

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