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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,149.35, 41,604.68 and 16,720.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,149.35, 41,604.68 and 16,720.32 is: 23,073.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,149.35 : 41,604.68 = 16,720.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,149.35/41,604.68 = 16,720.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,149.35x = 41,604.68 × 16,720.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,149.35x = 695,643,563.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,643,563.10/30,149.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,073.25

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