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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,166.49, 41,630.43 and 16,737.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,166.49, 41,630.43 and 16,737.25 is: 23,097.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,166.49 : 41,630.43 = 16,737.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,166.49/41,630.43 = 16,737.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,166.49x = 41,630.43 × 16,737.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,166.49x = 696,778,914.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,778,914.52/30,166.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,097.78

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