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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,028.73, 41,436.26 and 16,596.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,028.73, 41,436.26 and 16,596.60 is: 22,901.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,028.73 : 41,436.26 = 16,596.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,028.73/41,436.26 = 16,596.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,028.73x = 41,436.26 × 16,596.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,028.73x = 687,700,856.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,700,856.58/30,028.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,901.43

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