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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,159.91, 41,625.70 and 16,735.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,159.91, 41,625.70 and 16,735.51 is: 23,097.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,159.91 : 41,625.70 = 16,735.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,159.91/41,625.70 = 16,735.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,159.91x = 41,625.70 × 16,735.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,159.91x = 696,627,328.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,627,328.80/30,159.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,097.79

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