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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,034.89, 41,444.51 and 16,604.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,034.89, 41,444.51 and 16,604.28 is: 22,911.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,034.89 : 41,444.51 = 16,604.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,034.89/41,444.51 = 16,604.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,034.89x = 41,444.51 × 16,604.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,034.89x = 688,156,165.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,156,165.48/30,034.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,911.89

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