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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,094.78, 41,532.12 and 16,666.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,094.78, 41,532.12 and 16,666.03 is: 22,999.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,094.78 : 41,532.12 = 16,666.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,094.78/41,532.12 = 16,666.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,094.78x = 41,532.12 × 16,666.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,094.78x = 692,175,557.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,175,557.88/30,094.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,999.85

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