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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,019.73, 41,423.64 and 16,589.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,019.73, 41,423.64 and 16,589.16 is: 22,891.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,019.73 : 41,423.64 = 16,589.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,019.73/41,423.64 = 16,589.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,019.73x = 41,423.64 × 16,589.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,019.73x = 687,183,443.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,183,443.52/30,019.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,891.06

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