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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,168.77, 41,630.90 and 16,739.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,168.77, 41,630.90 and 16,739.17 is: 23,098.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,168.77 : 41,630.90 = 16,739.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,168.77/41,630.90 = 16,739.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,168.77x = 41,630.90 × 16,739.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,168.77x = 696,866,524.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,866,524.58/30,168.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,098.94

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