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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,008, 41,411.04 and 16,760

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,008, 41,411.04 and 16,760 is: 23,128.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,008 : 41,411.04 = 16,760 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,008/41,411.04 = 16,760/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,008x = 41,411.04 × 16,760
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,008x = 694,049,030.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,049,030.40/30,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,128.80

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