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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,159.43, 41,619.97 and 16,732.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,159.43, 41,619.97 and 16,732.73 is: 23,091.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,159.43 : 41,619.97 = 16,732.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,159.43/41,619.97 = 16,732.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,159.43x = 41,619.97 × 16,732.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,159.43x = 696,415,636.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,415,636.95/30,159.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,091.14

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