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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,028.67, 41,439.29 and 16,600.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,028.67, 41,439.29 and 16,600.26 is: 22,908.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,028.67 : 41,439.29 = 16,600.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,028.67/41,439.29 = 16,600.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,028.67x = 41,439.29 × 16,600.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,028.67x = 687,902,905.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,902,905.21/30,028.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,908.21

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