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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,160.83, 41,622.00 and 16,732.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,160.83, 41,622.00 and 16,732.09 is: 23,090.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,160.83 : 41,622.00 = 16,732.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,160.83/41,622.00 = 16,732.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,160.83x = 41,622.00 × 16,732.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,160.83x = 696,422,758.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,422,758.21/30,160.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,090.30

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