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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,033.37, 41,444.75 and 16,421.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,033.37, 41,444.75 and 16,421.16 is: 22,660.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,033.37 : 41,444.75 = 16,421.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,033.37/41,444.75 = 16,421.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,033.37x = 41,444.75 × 16,421.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,033.37x = 680,570,870.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,570,870.91/30,033.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,660.49

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