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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,087.41, 41,521.21 and 16,658.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,087.41, 41,521.21 and 16,658.28 is: 22,988.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,087.41 : 41,521.21 = 16,658.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,087.41/41,521.21 = 16,658.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,087.41x = 41,521.21 × 16,658.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,087.41x = 691,671,900.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,671,900.47/30,087.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,988.75

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