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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,086.52, 41,519.48 and 16,658.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,086.52, 41,519.48 and 16,658.68 is: 22,989.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,086.52 : 41,519.48 = 16,658.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,086.52/41,519.48 = 16,658.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,086.52x = 41,519.48 × 16,658.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,086.52x = 691,659,731.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,659,731.09/30,086.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,989.02

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