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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,174.59, 41,643.55 and 16,748.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,174.59, 41,643.55 and 16,748.44 is: 23,114.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,174.59 : 41,643.55 = 16,748.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,174.59/41,643.55 = 16,748.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,174.59x = 41,643.55 × 16,748.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,174.59x = 697,464,498.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,464,498.56/30,174.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,114.30

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