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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,157.59, 41,612.49 and 16,726.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,157.59, 41,612.49 and 16,726.71 is: 23,080.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,157.59 : 41,612.49 = 16,726.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,157.59/41,612.49 = 16,726.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,157.59x = 41,612.49 × 16,726.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,157.59x = 696,040,052.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,040,052.61/30,157.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,080.10

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