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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,167.27, 41,633.22 and 16,741.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,167.27, 41,633.22 and 16,741.15 is: 23,104.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,167.27 : 41,633.22 = 16,741.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,167.27/41,633.22 = 16,741.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,167.27x = 41,633.22 × 16,741.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,167.27x = 696,987,939.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,987,939.70/30,167.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,104.11

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