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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,368.58, 41,908.38 and 16,756.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,368.58, 41,908.38 and 16,756.76 is: 23,124.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,368.58 : 41,908.38 = 16,756.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,368.58/41,908.38 = 16,756.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,368.58x = 41,908.38 × 16,756.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,368.58x = 702,248,665.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,248,665.65/30,368.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,124.19

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