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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,055.98, 41,473.86 and 16,625.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,055.98, 41,473.86 and 16,625.37 is: 22,941.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,055.98 : 41,473.86 = 16,625.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,055.98/41,473.86 = 16,625.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,055.98x = 41,473.86 × 16,625.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,055.98x = 689,518,267.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,518,267.83/30,055.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,941.13

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