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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,033.27, 41,442.33 and 16,602.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,033.27, 41,442.33 and 16,602.72 is: 22,909.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,033.27 : 41,442.33 = 16,602.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,033.27/41,442.33 = 16,602.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,033.27x = 41,442.33 × 16,602.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,033.27x = 688,055,401.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,055,401.14/30,033.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,909.77

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