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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,150.59, 41,610.37 and 16,726.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,150.59, 41,610.37 and 16,726.17 is: 23,083.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,150.59 : 41,610.37 = 16,726.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,150.59/41,610.37 = 16,726.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,150.59x = 41,610.37 × 16,726.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,150.59x = 695,981,830.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,981,830.70/30,150.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,083.52

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