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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,211.16, 41,691.90 and 16,783.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,211.16, 41,691.90 and 16,783.65 is: 23,161.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,211.16 : 41,691.90 = 16,783.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,211.16/41,691.90 = 16,783.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,211.16x = 41,691.90 × 16,783.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,211.16x = 699,742,257.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,742,257.44/30,211.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,161.72

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