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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,173.59, 41,642.17 and 16,747.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,173.59, 41,642.17 and 16,747.44 is: 23,112.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,173.59 : 41,642.17 = 16,747.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,173.59/41,642.17 = 16,747.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,173.59x = 41,642.17 × 16,747.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,173.59x = 697,399,545.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,399,545.52/30,173.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,112.91

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