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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,197.33, 41,670.92 and 16,769.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,197.33, 41,670.92 and 16,769.44 is: 23,141.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,197.33 : 41,670.92 = 16,769.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,197.33/41,670.92 = 16,769.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,197.33x = 41,670.92 × 16,769.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,197.33x = 698,797,992.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,797,992.68/30,197.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,141.05

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