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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,180.72, 41,654.38 and 16,756.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,180.72, 41,654.38 and 16,756.28 is: 23,126.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,180.72 : 41,654.38 = 16,756.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,180.72/41,654.38 = 16,756.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,180.72x = 41,654.38 × 16,756.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,180.72x = 697,972,454.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,972,454.51/30,180.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,126.43

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