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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,062.72, 41,485.48 and 16,633.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,062.72, 41,485.48 and 16,633.92 is: 22,954.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,062.72 : 41,485.48 = 16,633.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,062.72/41,485.48 = 16,633.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,062.72x = 41,485.48 × 16,633.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,062.72x = 690,066,155.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,066,155.48/30,062.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,954.22

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