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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,012.76, 41,417.93 and 16,583.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,012.76, 41,417.93 and 16,583.67 is: 22,885.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,012.76 : 41,417.93 = 16,583.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,012.76/41,417.93 = 16,583.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,012.76x = 41,417.93 × 16,583.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,012.76x = 686,861,324.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,861,324.66/30,012.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,885.64

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