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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,053.68, 41,472.72 and 16,441.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,053.68, 41,472.72 and 16,441.48 is: 22,688.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,053.68 : 41,472.72 = 16,441.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,053.68/41,472.72 = 16,441.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,053.68x = 41,472.72 × 16,441.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,053.68x = 681,872,896.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,872,896.43/30,053.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,688.50

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