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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,035.16, 41,447.83 and 16,606.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,035.16, 41,447.83 and 16,606.52 is: 22,916.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,035.16 : 41,447.83 = 16,606.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,035.16/41,447.83 = 16,606.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,035.16x = 41,447.83 × 16,606.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,035.16x = 688,304,279.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,304,279.95/30,035.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,916.62

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