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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,024.42, 41,433.86 and 16,412.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,024.42, 41,433.86 and 16,412.48 is: 22,649.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,024.42 : 41,433.86 = 16,412.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,024.42/41,433.86 = 16,412.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,024.42x = 41,433.86 × 16,412.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,024.42x = 680,032,398.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,032,398.57/30,024.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,649.31

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