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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,219.48, 41,697.99 and 16,790.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,219.48, 41,697.99 and 16,790.49 is: 23,168.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,219.48 : 41,697.99 = 16,790.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,219.48/41,697.99 = 16,790.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,219.48x = 41,697.99 × 16,790.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,219.48x = 700,129,684.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,129,684.12/30,219.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,168.16

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