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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,139.56, 41,590.82 and 16,710.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,139.56, 41,590.82 and 16,710.12 is: 23,058.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,139.56 : 41,590.82 = 16,710.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,139.56/41,590.82 = 16,710.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,139.56x = 41,590.82 × 16,710.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,139.56x = 694,987,593.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,987,593.10/30,139.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,058.98

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