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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,181.87, 41,646.56 and 16,753.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,181.87, 41,646.56 and 16,753.24 is: 23,117.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,181.87 : 41,646.56 = 16,753.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,181.87/41,646.56 = 16,753.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,181.87x = 41,646.56 × 16,753.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,181.87x = 697,714,814.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,714,814.85/30,181.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,117.02

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