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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,188.91, 41,658.73 and 16,759.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,188.91, 41,658.73 and 16,759.52 is: 23,127.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,188.91 : 41,658.73 = 16,759.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,188.91/41,658.73 = 16,759.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,188.91x = 41,658.73 × 16,759.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,188.91x = 698,180,068.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,180,068.42/30,188.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,127.04

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