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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,160.99, 41,624.70 and 16,732.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,160.99, 41,624.70 and 16,732.01 is: 23,091.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,160.99 : 41,624.70 = 16,732.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,160.99/41,624.70 = 16,732.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,160.99x = 41,624.70 × 16,732.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,160.99x = 696,464,867.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,464,867.95/30,160.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,091.58

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