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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,140.67, 41,593.92 and 16,711.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,140.67, 41,593.92 and 16,711.93 is: 23,062.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,140.67 : 41,593.92 = 16,711.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,140.67/41,593.92 = 16,711.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,140.67x = 41,593.92 × 16,711.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,140.67x = 695,114,679.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,114,679.47/30,140.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,062.35

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