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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,027.59, 41,437.76 and 16,598.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,027.59, 41,437.76 and 16,598.19 is: 22,905.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,027.59 : 41,437.76 = 16,598.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,027.59/41,437.76 = 16,598.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,027.59x = 41,437.76 × 16,598.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,027.59x = 687,791,932.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,791,932.90/30,027.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,905.34

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