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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,190.73, 41,664.27 and 16,762.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,190.73, 41,664.27 and 16,762.19 is: 23,132.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,190.73 : 41,664.27 = 16,762.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,190.73/41,664.27 = 16,762.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,190.73x = 41,664.27 × 16,762.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,190.73x = 698,384,498.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,384,498.85/30,190.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,132.42

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