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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,010.98, 41,414.04 and 16,581.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,010.98, 41,414.04 and 16,581.95 is: 22,882.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,010.98 : 41,414.04 = 16,581.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,010.98/41,414.04 = 16,581.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,010.98x = 41,414.04 × 16,581.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,010.98x = 686,725,644.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,725,644.11/30,010.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,882.48

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