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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,029.73, 41,437.64 and 16,597.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,029.73, 41,437.64 and 16,597.60 is: 22,902.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,029.73 : 41,437.64 = 16,597.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,029.73/41,437.64 = 16,597.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,029.73x = 41,437.64 × 16,597.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,029.73x = 687,765,373.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,765,373.66/30,029.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,902.82

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