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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,356.70, 41,890.72 and 16,747.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,356.70, 41,890.72 and 16,747.12 is: 23,110.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,356.70 : 41,890.72 = 16,747.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,356.70/41,890.72 = 16,747.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,356.70x = 41,890.72 × 16,747.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,356.70x = 701,548,621.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,548,621.54/30,356.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,110.17

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