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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,373.89, 41,916.60 and 16,945.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,373.89, 41,916.60 and 16,945.71 is: 23,385.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,373.89 : 41,916.60 = 16,945.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,373.89/41,916.60 = 16,945.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,373.89x = 41,916.60 × 16,945.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,373.89x = 710,306,547.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,306,547.79/30,373.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,385.43

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