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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,023.98, 41,430.90 and 16,594.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,023.98, 41,430.90 and 16,594.48 is: 22,899.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,023.98 : 41,430.90 = 16,594.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,023.98/41,430.90 = 16,594.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,023.98x = 41,430.90 × 16,594.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,023.98x = 687,524,241.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,524,241.43/30,023.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,899.17

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