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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,190.93, 41,664.83 and 16,762.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,190.93, 41,664.83 and 16,762.37 is: 23,132.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,190.93 : 41,664.83 = 16,762.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,190.93/41,664.83 = 16,762.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,190.93x = 41,664.83 × 16,762.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,190.93x = 698,401,004.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,401,004.31/30,190.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,132.81

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