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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,091.72, 41,526.08 and 16,662.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,091.72, 41,526.08 and 16,662.72 is: 22,994.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,091.72 : 41,526.08 = 16,662.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,091.72/41,526.08 = 16,662.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,091.72x = 41,526.08 × 16,662.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,091.72x = 691,937,443.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,937,443.74/30,091.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,994.28

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