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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,032.70, 41,444.51 and 16,604.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,032.70, 41,444.51 and 16,604.52 is: 22,913.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,032.70 : 41,444.51 = 16,604.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,032.70/41,444.51 = 16,604.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,032.70x = 41,444.51 × 16,604.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,032.70x = 688,166,112.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,166,112.16/30,032.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,913.89

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