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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,149.18, 41,605.88 and 16,720.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,149.18, 41,605.88 and 16,720.59 is: 23,074.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,149.18 : 41,605.88 = 16,720.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,149.18/41,605.88 = 16,720.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,149.18x = 41,605.88 × 16,720.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,149.18x = 695,674,777.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,674,777.47/30,149.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,074.42

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