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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,360.51, 41,895.52 and 16,747.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,360.51, 41,895.52 and 16,747.73 is: 23,110.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,360.51 : 41,895.52 = 16,747.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,360.51/41,895.52 = 16,747.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,360.51x = 41,895.52 × 16,747.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,360.51x = 701,654,825.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,654,825.73/30,360.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,110.77

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