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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,187.68, 41,658.96 and 16,761

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,187.68, 41,658.96 and 16,761 is: 23,130.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,187.68 : 41,658.96 = 16,761 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,187.68/41,658.96 = 16,761/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,187.68x = 41,658.96 × 16,761
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,187.68x = 698,245,828.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,245,828.56/30,187.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,130.16

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