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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,030.69, 41,441.74 and 16,602.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,030.69, 41,441.74 and 16,602.51 is: 22,911.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,030.69 : 41,441.74 = 16,602.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,030.69/41,441.74 = 16,602.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,030.69x = 41,441.74 × 16,602.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,030.69x = 688,036,902.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,036,902.77/30,030.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,911.13

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