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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,036.62, 41,448.78 and 16,607.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,036.62, 41,448.78 and 16,607.03 is: 22,916.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,036.62 : 41,448.78 = 16,607.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,036.62/41,448.78 = 16,607.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,036.62x = 41,448.78 × 16,607.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,036.62x = 688,340,925.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,340,925.68/30,036.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,916.72

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