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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,160.37, 41,619.35 and 16,731.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,160.37, 41,619.35 and 16,731.59 is: 23,088.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,160.37 : 41,619.35 = 16,731.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,160.37/41,619.35 = 16,731.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,160.37x = 41,619.35 × 16,731.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,160.37x = 696,357,608.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,357,608.51/30,160.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,088.50

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