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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,166.08, 41,628.87 and 16,737

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,166.08, 41,628.87 and 16,737 is: 23,096.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,166.08 : 41,628.87 = 16,737 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,166.08/41,628.87 = 16,737/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,166.08x = 41,628.87 × 16,737
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,166.08x = 696,742,397.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,742,397.19/30,166.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,096.88

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