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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,039.67, 41,457.77 and 16,611.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,039.67, 41,457.77 and 16,611.94 is: 22,926.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,039.67 : 41,457.77 = 16,611.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,039.67/41,457.77 = 16,611.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,039.67x = 41,457.77 × 16,611.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,039.67x = 688,693,987.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,693,987.77/30,039.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,926.15

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