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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,021.63, 41,431.99 and 16,592.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,021.63, 41,431.99 and 16,592.60 is: 22,898.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,021.63 : 41,431.99 = 16,592.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,021.63/41,431.99 = 16,592.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,021.63x = 41,431.99 × 16,592.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,021.63x = 687,464,292.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,464,292.34/30,021.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,898.97

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