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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,179.54, 41,645.79 and 16,750.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,179.54, 41,645.79 and 16,750.14 is: 23,114.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,179.54 : 41,645.79 = 16,750.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,179.54/41,645.79 = 16,750.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,179.54x = 41,645.79 × 16,750.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,179.54x = 697,572,812.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,572,812.91/30,179.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,114.10

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