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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,030.17, 41,441.36 and 16,601.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,030.17, 41,441.36 and 16,601.76 is: 22,910.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,030.17 : 41,441.36 = 16,601.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,030.17/41,441.36 = 16,601.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,030.17x = 41,441.36 × 16,601.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,030.17x = 687,999,429.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,999,429.78/30,030.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,910.28

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