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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,033.94, 41,447.08 and 16,605.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,033.94, 41,447.08 and 16,605.41 is: 22,915.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,033.94 : 41,447.08 = 16,605.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,033.94/41,447.08 = 16,605.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,033.94x = 41,447.08 × 16,605.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,033.94x = 688,245,673.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,245,673.68/30,033.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,915.60

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