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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,062.81, 41,485.68 and 16,634.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,062.81, 41,485.68 and 16,634.09 is: 22,954.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,062.81 : 41,485.68 = 16,634.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,062.81/41,485.68 = 16,634.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,062.81x = 41,485.68 × 16,634.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,062.81x = 690,076,534.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,076,534.83/30,062.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,954.49

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