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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,007.79, 41,411.19 and 16,579.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,007.79, 41,411.19 and 16,579.36 is: 22,879.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,007.79 : 41,411.19 = 16,579.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,007.79/41,411.19 = 16,579.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,007.79x = 41,411.19 × 16,579.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,007.79x = 686,570,814.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,570,814.78/30,007.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,879.75

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