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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,146.79, 41,599.84 and 16,718

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,146.79, 41,599.84 and 16,718 is: 23,069.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,146.79 : 41,599.84 = 16,718 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,146.79/41,599.84 = 16,718/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,146.79x = 41,599.84 × 16,718
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,146.79x = 695,466,125.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,466,125.12/30,146.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,069.33

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