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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,095.13, 41,531.40 and 16,666.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,095.13, 41,531.40 and 16,666.10 is: 22,999.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,095.13 : 41,531.40 = 16,666.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,095.13/41,531.40 = 16,666.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,095.13x = 41,531.40 × 16,666.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,095.13x = 692,166,257.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,166,257.88/30,095.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,999.28

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