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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,068.94, 41,494.51 and 16,639.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,068.94, 41,494.51 and 16,639.38 is: 22,962.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,068.94 : 41,494.51 = 16,639.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,068.94/41,494.51 = 16,639.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,068.94x = 41,494.51 × 16,639.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,068.94x = 690,442,919.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,442,919.80/30,068.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,962.00

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