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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,182.97, 41,657.48 and 16,758.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,182.97, 41,657.48 and 16,758.52 is: 23,129.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,182.97 : 41,657.48 = 16,758.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,182.97/41,657.48 = 16,758.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,182.97x = 41,657.48 × 16,758.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,182.97x = 698,117,711.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,117,711.73/30,182.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,129.52

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