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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,369.62, 41,908.16 and 16,941.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,369.62, 41,908.16 and 16,941.73 is: 23,378.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,369.62 : 41,908.16 = 16,941.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,369.62/41,908.16 = 16,941.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,369.62x = 41,908.16 × 16,941.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,369.62x = 709,996,731.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,996,731.52/30,369.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,378.52

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