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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,029.38, 41,438.91 and 16,599.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,029.38, 41,438.91 and 16,599.82 is: 22,906.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,029.38 : 41,438.91 = 16,599.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,029.38/41,438.91 = 16,599.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,029.38x = 41,438.91 × 16,599.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,029.38x = 687,878,447.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,878,447.00/30,029.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,906.85

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