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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,187.91, 41,660.39 and 16,759.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,187.91, 41,660.39 and 16,759.37 is: 23,128.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,187.91 : 41,660.39 = 16,759.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,187.91/41,660.39 = 16,759.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,187.91x = 41,660.39 × 16,759.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,187.91x = 698,202,036.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,202,036.40/30,187.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,128.53

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