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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,050.52, 41,468.44 and 16,438.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,050.52, 41,468.44 and 16,438.35 is: 22,684.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,050.52 : 41,468.44 = 16,438.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,050.52/41,468.44 = 16,438.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,050.52x = 41,468.44 × 16,438.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,050.52x = 681,672,730.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,672,730.67/30,050.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,684.22

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