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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,024.46, 41,430.87 and 16,593.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,024.46, 41,430.87 and 16,593.54 is: 22,897.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,024.46 : 41,430.87 = 16,593.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,024.46/41,430.87 = 16,593.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,024.46x = 41,430.87 × 16,593.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,024.46x = 687,484,798.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,484,798.58/30,024.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,897.49

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