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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,033.87, 41,443.34 and 16,601.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,033.87, 41,443.34 and 16,601.73 is: 22,908.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,033.87 : 41,443.34 = 16,601.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,033.87/41,443.34 = 16,601.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,033.87x = 41,443.34 × 16,601.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,033.87x = 688,030,933.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,030,933.76/30,033.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,908.50

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