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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,176.62, 41,643.83 and 16,747.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,176.62, 41,643.83 and 16,747.91 is: 23,112.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,176.62 : 41,643.83 = 16,747.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,176.62/41,643.83 = 16,747.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,176.62x = 41,643.83 × 16,747.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,176.62x = 697,447,116.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,447,116.90/30,176.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,112.17

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