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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,010.58, 41,413.92 and 16,581.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,010.58, 41,413.92 and 16,581.86 is: 22,882.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,010.58 : 41,413.92 = 16,581.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,010.58/41,413.92 = 16,581.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,010.58x = 41,413.92 × 16,581.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,010.58x = 686,719,823.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,719,823.49/30,010.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,882.59

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