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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,078.91, 41,507.55 and 16,649.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,078.91, 41,507.55 and 16,649.22 is: 22,975.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,078.91 : 41,507.55 = 16,649.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,078.91/41,507.55 = 16,649.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,078.91x = 41,507.55 × 16,649.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,078.91x = 691,068,331.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,068,331.61/30,078.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,975.18

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