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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,011.72, 41,415.71 and 16,582.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,011.72, 41,415.71 and 16,582.73 is: 22,883.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,011.72 : 41,415.71 = 16,582.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,011.72/41,415.71 = 16,582.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,011.72x = 41,415.71 × 16,582.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,011.72x = 686,785,246.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,785,246.70/30,011.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,883.91

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