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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,032.96, 41,445.76 and 16,603.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,032.96, 41,445.76 and 16,603.52 is: 22,913.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,032.96 : 41,445.76 = 16,603.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,032.96/41,445.76 = 16,603.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,032.96x = 41,445.76 × 16,603.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,032.96x = 688,145,505.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,145,505.08/30,032.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,913.01

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