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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,029.59, 41,440.52 and 16,600.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,029.59, 41,440.52 and 16,600.19 is: 22,908.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,029.59 : 41,440.52 = 16,600.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,029.59/41,440.52 = 16,600.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,029.59x = 41,440.52 × 16,600.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,029.59x = 687,920,505.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,920,505.70/30,029.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,908.09

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