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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,030.59, 41,442 and 16,601.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,030.59, 41,442 and 16,601.60 is: 22,910.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,030.59 : 41,442 = 16,601.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,030.59/41,442 = 16,601.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,030.59x = 41,442 × 16,601.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,030.59x = 688,003,507.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,003,507.20/30,030.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,910.09

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