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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,355.96, 41,891.76 and 16,745.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,355.96, 41,891.76 and 16,745.56 is: 23,109.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,355.96 : 41,891.76 = 16,745.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,355.96/41,891.76 = 16,745.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,355.96x = 41,891.76 × 16,745.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,355.96x = 701,500,980.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,500,980.59/30,355.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,109.17

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