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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,366.59, 41,906.71 and 16,940.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,366.59, 41,906.71 and 16,940.45 is: 23,378.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,366.59 : 41,906.71 = 16,940.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,366.59/41,906.71 = 16,940.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,366.59x = 41,906.71 × 16,940.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,366.59x = 709,918,651.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,918,651.36/30,366.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,378.28

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