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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,052.67, 41,471.46 and 16,440.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,052.67, 41,471.46 and 16,440.48 is: 22,687.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,052.67 : 41,471.46 = 16,440.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,052.67/41,471.46 = 16,440.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,052.67x = 41,471.46 × 16,440.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,052.67x = 681,810,708.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,810,708.70/30,052.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,687.20

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