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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,148.41, 41,604.92 and 16,720.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,148.41, 41,604.92 and 16,720.91 is: 23,074.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,148.41 : 41,604.92 = 16,720.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,148.41/41,604.92 = 16,720.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,148.41x = 41,604.92 × 16,720.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,148.41x = 695,672,122.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,672,122.88/30,148.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,074.92

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