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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,247.75, 41,741.90 and 16,999.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,247.75, 41,741.90 and 16,999.75 is: 23,459.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,247.75 : 41,741.90 = 16,999.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,247.75/41,741.90 = 16,999.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,247.75x = 41,741.90 × 16,999.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,247.75x = 709,601,864.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,601,864.53/30,247.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,459.66

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