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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,033.96, 41,446.13 and 16,604.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,033.96, 41,446.13 and 16,604.87 is: 22,914.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,033.96 : 41,446.13 = 16,604.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,033.96/41,446.13 = 16,604.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,033.96x = 41,446.13 × 16,604.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,033.96x = 688,207,403.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,207,403.80/30,033.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,914.31

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