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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,087.78, 41,522.66 and 16,660.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,087.78, 41,522.66 and 16,660.51 is: 22,992.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,087.78 : 41,522.66 = 16,660.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,087.78/41,522.66 = 16,660.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,087.78x = 41,522.66 × 16,660.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,087.78x = 691,788,692.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,788,692.16/30,087.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,992.35

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