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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,160.89, 41,615.82 and 16,729.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,160.89, 41,615.82 and 16,729.26 is: 23,082.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,160.89 : 41,615.82 = 16,729.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,160.89/41,615.82 = 16,729.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,160.89x = 41,615.82 × 16,729.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,160.89x = 696,201,872.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,201,872.89/30,160.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,082.94

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