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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,029.94, 41,441.76 and 16,602.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,029.94, 41,441.76 and 16,602.30 is: 22,911.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,029.94 : 41,441.76 = 16,602.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,029.94/41,441.76 = 16,602.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,029.94x = 41,441.76 × 16,602.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,029.94x = 688,028,532.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,028,532.05/30,029.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,911.42

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