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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,022.83, 41,428.62 and 16,591.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,022.83, 41,428.62 and 16,591.91 is: 22,895.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,022.83 : 41,428.62 = 16,591.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,022.83/41,428.62 = 16,591.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,022.83x = 41,428.62 × 16,591.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,022.83x = 687,379,934.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,379,934.46/30,022.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,895.24

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