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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,016.62, 41,419.40 and 16,587.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,016.62, 41,419.40 and 16,587.07 is: 22,888.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,016.62 : 41,419.40 = 16,587.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,016.62/41,419.40 = 16,587.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,016.62x = 41,419.40 × 16,587.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,016.62x = 687,026,510.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,026,510.47/30,016.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,888.21

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