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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,034.91, 41,447.49 and 16,606.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,034.91, 41,447.49 and 16,606.27 is: 22,916.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,034.91 : 41,447.49 = 16,606.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,034.91/41,447.49 = 16,606.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,034.91x = 41,447.49 × 16,606.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,034.91x = 688,288,126.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,288,126.73/30,034.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,916.27

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