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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,036.61, 41,449.79 and 16,607.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,036.61, 41,449.79 and 16,607.53 is: 22,917.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,036.61 : 41,449.79 = 16,607.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,036.61/41,449.79 = 16,607.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,036.61x = 41,449.79 × 16,607.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,036.61x = 688,378,630.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,378,630.92/30,036.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,917.99

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