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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,157.82, 41,614.44 and 16,725.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,157.82, 41,614.44 and 16,725.71 is: 23,079.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,157.82 : 41,614.44 = 16,725.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,157.82/41,614.44 = 16,725.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,157.82x = 41,614.44 × 16,725.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,157.82x = 696,031,127.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,031,127.93/30,157.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,079.62

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