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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,140.73, 41,594.46 and 16,712.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,140.73, 41,594.46 and 16,712.17 is: 23,062.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,140.73 : 41,594.46 = 16,712.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,140.73/41,594.46 = 16,712.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,140.73x = 41,594.46 × 16,712.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,140.73x = 695,133,847.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,133,847.90/30,140.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,062.94

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