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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,151.77, 41,611.94 and 16,727.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,151.77, 41,611.94 and 16,727.35 is: 23,085.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,151.77 : 41,611.94 = 16,727.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,151.77/41,611.94 = 16,727.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,151.77x = 41,611.94 × 16,727.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,151.77x = 696,057,484.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,057,484.56/30,151.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,085.13

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