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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,089.30, 41,521.61 and 16,474.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,089.30, 41,521.61 and 16,474.73 is: 22,734.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,089.30 : 41,521.61 = 16,474.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,089.30/41,521.61 = 16,474.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,089.30x = 41,521.61 × 16,474.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,089.30x = 684,057,147.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,057,147.49/30,089.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,734.24

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