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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,160.28, 41,621.44 and 16,732.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,160.28, 41,621.44 and 16,732.40 is: 23,090.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,160.28 : 41,621.44 = 16,732.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,160.28/41,621.44 = 16,732.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,160.28x = 41,621.44 × 16,732.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,160.28x = 696,426,582.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,426,582.66/30,160.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,090.85

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