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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,189.20, 41,660.73 and 16,759.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,189.20, 41,660.73 and 16,759.94 is: 23,128.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,189.20 : 41,660.73 = 16,759.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,189.20/41,660.73 = 16,759.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,189.20x = 41,660.73 × 16,759.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,189.20x = 698,231,126.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,231,126.85/30,189.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,128.51

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