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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,140.43, 41,593.80 and 16,711.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,140.43, 41,593.80 and 16,711.84 is: 23,062.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,140.43 : 41,593.80 = 16,711.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,140.43/41,593.80 = 16,711.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,140.43x = 41,593.80 × 16,711.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,140.43x = 695,108,930.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,108,930.59/30,140.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,062.34

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