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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,211.60, 41,690.56 and 16,783.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,211.60, 41,690.56 and 16,783.72 is: 23,160.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,211.60 : 41,690.56 = 16,783.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,211.60/41,690.56 = 16,783.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,211.60x = 41,690.56 × 16,783.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,211.60x = 699,722,685.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,722,685.68/30,211.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,160.73

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