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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,088.67, 41,520.60 and 16,659.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,088.67, 41,520.60 and 16,659.17 is: 22,988.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,088.67 : 41,520.60 = 16,659.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,088.67/41,520.60 = 16,659.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,088.67x = 41,520.60 × 16,659.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,088.67x = 691,698,682.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,698,682.00/30,088.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,988.68

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