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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,149.61, 41,605.65 and 16,720.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,149.61, 41,605.65 and 16,720.81 is: 23,074.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,149.61 : 41,605.65 = 16,720.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,149.61/41,605.65 = 16,720.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,149.61x = 41,605.65 × 16,720.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,149.61x = 695,680,168.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,680,168.58/30,149.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,074.27

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