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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,036.62, 41,449.80 and 16,607.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,036.62, 41,449.80 and 16,607.52 is: 22,917.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,036.62 : 41,449.80 = 16,607.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,036.62/41,449.80 = 16,607.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,036.62x = 41,449.80 × 16,607.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,036.62x = 688,378,382.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,378,382.50/30,036.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,917.97

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