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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,014.62, 41,419.69 and 16,586.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,014.62, 41,419.69 and 16,586.44 is: 22,889.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,014.62 : 41,419.69 = 16,586.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,014.62/41,419.69 = 16,586.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,014.62x = 41,419.69 × 16,586.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,014.62x = 687,005,057.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,005,057.99/30,014.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,889.02

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