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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,154.92, 41,614.46 and 16,725.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,154.92, 41,614.46 and 16,725.74 is: 23,081.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,154.92 : 41,614.46 = 16,725.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,154.92/41,614.46 = 16,725.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,154.92x = 41,614.46 × 16,725.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,154.92x = 696,032,346.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,032,346.50/30,154.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,081.88

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