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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,087.81, 41,521.83 and 16,476.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,087.81, 41,521.83 and 16,476.43 is: 22,737.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,087.81 : 41,521.83 = 16,476.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,087.81/41,521.83 = 16,476.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,087.81x = 41,521.83 × 16,476.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,087.81x = 684,131,530.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,131,530.41/30,087.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,737.83

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