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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,087.43, 41,520.98 and 16,658.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,087.43, 41,520.98 and 16,658.89 is: 22,989.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,087.43 : 41,520.98 = 16,658.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,087.43/41,520.98 = 16,658.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,087.43x = 41,520.98 × 16,658.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,087.43x = 691,693,438.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,693,438.51/30,087.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,989.45

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