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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,168.08, 41,631.63 and 16,739

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,168.08, 41,631.63 and 16,739 is: 23,099.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,168.08 : 41,631.63 = 16,739 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,168.08/41,631.63 = 16,739/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,168.08x = 41,631.63 × 16,739
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,168.08x = 696,871,854.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,871,854.57/30,168.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,099.64

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