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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,033.26, 41,442.72 and 16,602.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,033.26, 41,442.72 and 16,602.35 is: 22,909.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,033.26 : 41,442.72 = 16,602.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,033.26/41,442.72 = 16,602.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,033.26x = 41,442.72 × 16,602.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,033.26x = 688,046,542.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,046,542.39/30,033.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,909.49

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