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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,093.96, 41,529.14 and 16,664.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,093.96, 41,529.14 and 16,664.92 is: 22,997.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,093.96 : 41,529.14 = 16,664.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,093.96/41,529.14 = 16,664.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,093.96x = 41,529.14 × 16,664.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,093.96x = 692,079,795.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,079,795.77/30,093.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,997.30

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