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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,174.75, 41,641.88 and 16,926.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,174.75, 41,641.88 and 16,926.75 is: 23,359.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,174.75 : 41,641.88 = 16,926.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,174.75/41,641.88 = 16,926.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,174.75x = 41,641.88 × 16,926.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,174.75x = 704,861,607.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,861,607.66/30,174.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,359.32

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