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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,196.06, 41,669.77 and 16,766.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,196.06, 41,669.77 and 16,766.97 is: 23,137.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,196.06 : 41,669.77 = 16,766.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,196.06/41,669.77 = 16,766.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,196.06x = 41,669.77 × 16,766.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,196.06x = 698,675,569.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,675,569.60/30,196.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,137.97

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