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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,186.54, 41,655.44 and 16,757.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,186.54, 41,655.44 and 16,757.14 is: 23,123.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,186.54 : 41,655.44 = 16,757.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,186.54/41,655.44 = 16,757.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,186.54x = 41,655.44 × 16,757.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,186.54x = 698,026,039.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,026,039.84/30,186.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,123.75

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