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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,138.88, 41,591.70 and 16,710.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,138.88, 41,591.70 and 16,710.28 is: 23,060.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,138.88 : 41,591.70 = 16,710.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,138.88/41,591.70 = 16,710.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,138.88x = 41,591.70 × 16,710.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,138.88x = 695,008,952.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,008,952.68/30,138.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,060.21

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