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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,030.36, 41,442.66 and 16,601.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,030.36, 41,442.66 and 16,601.82 is: 22,910.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,030.36 : 41,442.66 = 16,601.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,030.36/41,442.66 = 16,601.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,030.36x = 41,442.66 × 16,601.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,030.36x = 688,023,581.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,023,581.64/30,030.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,910.93

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