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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,164.99, 41,628.36 and 16,735.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,164.99, 41,628.36 and 16,735.74 is: 23,095.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,164.99 : 41,628.36 = 16,735.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,164.99/41,628.36 = 16,735.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,164.99x = 41,628.36 × 16,735.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,164.99x = 696,681,409.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,681,409.59/30,164.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,095.70

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