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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,093.57, 41,530.68 and 16,666.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,093.57, 41,530.68 and 16,666.29 is: 23,000.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,093.57 : 41,530.68 = 16,666.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,093.57/41,530.68 = 16,666.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,093.57x = 41,530.68 × 16,666.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,093.57x = 692,162,356.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,162,356.78/30,093.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,000.34

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