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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,196.62, 41,673.97 and 16,770.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,196.62, 41,673.97 and 16,770.49 is: 23,144.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,196.62 : 41,673.97 = 16,770.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,196.62/41,673.97 = 16,770.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,196.62x = 41,673.97 × 16,770.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,196.62x = 698,893,001.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,893,001.17/30,196.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,144.74

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