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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,173.58, 41,639.91 and 16,746.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,173.58, 41,639.91 and 16,746.15 is: 23,109.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,173.58 : 41,639.91 = 16,746.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,173.58/41,639.91 = 16,746.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,173.58x = 41,639.91 × 16,746.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,173.58x = 697,308,178.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,308,178.85/30,173.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,109.89

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