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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,194.38, 41,668.02 and 16,765.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,194.38, 41,668.02 and 16,765.68 is: 23,136.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,194.38 : 41,668.02 = 16,765.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,194.38/41,668.02 = 16,765.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,194.38x = 41,668.02 × 16,765.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,194.38x = 698,592,845.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,592,845.81/30,194.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,136.52

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