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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,034.60, 41,448.02 and 16,423.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,034.60, 41,448.02 and 16,423.03 is: 22,663.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,034.60 : 41,448.02 = 16,423.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,034.60/41,448.02 = 16,423.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,034.60x = 41,448.02 × 16,423.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,034.60x = 680,701,952.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,701,952.12/30,034.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,663.93

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