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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,036.59, 41,448.83 and 16,607.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,036.59, 41,448.83 and 16,607.04 is: 22,916.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,036.59 : 41,448.83 = 16,607.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,036.59/41,448.83 = 16,607.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,036.59x = 41,448.83 × 16,607.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,036.59x = 688,342,294.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,342,294.73/30,036.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,916.79

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