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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,006.77, 41,409.68 and 16,577.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,006.77, 41,409.68 and 16,577.73 is: 22,877.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,006.77 : 41,409.68 = 16,577.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,006.77/41,409.68 = 16,577.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,006.77x = 41,409.68 × 16,577.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,006.77x = 686,478,494.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,478,494.43/30,006.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,877.45

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