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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,160.65, 41,625.29 and 17,416.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,160.65, 41,625.29 and 17,416.94 is: 24,037.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,160.65 : 41,625.29 = 17,416.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,160.65/41,625.29 = 17,416.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,160.65x = 41,625.29 × 17,416.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,160.65x = 724,985,013.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,985,013.83/30,160.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,037.44

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