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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,026.26, 41,435.58 and 16,597

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,026.26, 41,435.58 and 16,597 is: 22,903.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,026.26 : 41,435.58 = 16,597 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,026.26/41,435.58 = 16,597/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,026.26x = 41,435.58 × 16,597
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,026.26x = 687,706,321.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,706,321.26/30,026.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,903.50

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