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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,081.23, 41,511.59 and 16,652.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,081.23, 41,511.59 and 16,652.20 is: 22,979.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,081.23 : 41,511.59 = 16,652.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,081.23/41,511.59 = 16,652.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,081.23x = 41,511.59 × 16,652.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,081.23x = 691,259,299.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,259,299.00/30,081.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,979.76

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