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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,189.48, 41,659.52 and 16,760.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,189.48, 41,659.52 and 16,760.76 is: 23,128.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,189.48 : 41,659.52 = 16,760.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,189.48/41,659.52 = 16,760.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,189.48x = 41,659.52 × 16,760.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,189.48x = 698,245,132.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,245,132.63/30,189.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,128.76

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