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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,168.23, 41,632.44 and 16,740.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,168.23, 41,632.44 and 16,740.73 is: 23,102.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,168.23 : 41,632.44 = 16,740.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,168.23/41,632.44 = 16,740.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,168.23x = 41,632.44 × 16,740.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,168.23x = 696,957,270.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,957,270.42/30,168.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,102.36

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