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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,016.77, 41,422.96 and 16,588.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,016.77, 41,422.96 and 16,588.79 is: 22,892.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,016.77 : 41,422.96 = 16,588.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,016.77/41,422.96 = 16,588.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,016.77x = 41,422.96 × 16,588.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,016.77x = 687,156,784.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,156,784.62/30,016.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,892.43

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