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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,899.61, 42,641.52 and 16,752.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,899.61, 42,641.52 and 16,752.51 is: 23,118.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,899.61 : 42,641.52 = 16,752.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,899.61/42,641.52 = 16,752.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,899.61x = 42,641.52 × 16,752.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,899.61x = 714,352,490.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,352,490.22/30,899.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,118.50

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