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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,027.40, 41,437.56 and 16,599

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,027.40, 41,437.56 and 16,599 is: 22,906.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,027.40 : 41,437.56 = 16,599 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,027.40/41,437.56 = 16,599/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,027.40x = 41,437.56 × 16,599
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,027.40x = 687,822,058.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,822,058.44/30,027.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,906.48

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