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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,151.64, 41,611.82 and 16,727.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,151.64, 41,611.82 and 16,727.22 is: 23,084.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,151.64 : 41,611.82 = 16,727.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,151.64/41,611.82 = 16,727.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,151.64x = 41,611.82 × 16,727.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,151.64x = 696,050,067.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,050,067.74/30,151.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,084.98

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