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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,191.05, 41,664.71 and 16,762.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,191.05, 41,664.71 and 16,762.51 is: 23,132.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,191.05 : 41,664.71 = 16,762.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,191.05/41,664.71 = 16,762.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,191.05x = 41,664.71 × 16,762.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,191.05x = 698,404,825.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,404,825.89/30,191.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,132.85

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