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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,028.59, 41,439.14 and 16,599.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,028.59, 41,439.14 and 16,599.19 is: 22,906.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,028.59 : 41,439.14 = 16,599.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,028.59/41,439.14 = 16,599.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,028.59x = 41,439.14 × 16,599.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,028.59x = 687,856,158.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,856,158.30/30,028.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,906.71

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