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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,063.53, 41,487.72 and 16,635.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,063.53, 41,487.72 and 16,635.35 is: 22,956.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,063.53 : 41,487.72 = 16,635.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,063.53/41,487.72 = 16,635.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,063.53x = 41,487.72 × 16,635.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,063.53x = 690,162,742.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,162,742.90/30,063.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,956.81

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