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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,017.03, 41,419.85 and 16,588.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,017.03, 41,419.85 and 16,588.50 is: 22,890.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,017.03 : 41,419.85 = 16,588.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,017.03/41,419.85 = 16,588.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,017.03x = 41,419.85 × 16,588.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,017.03x = 687,093,223.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,093,223.20/30,017.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,890.12

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