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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,095.62, 41,531.40 and 16,666.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,095.62, 41,531.40 and 16,666.83 is: 22,999.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,095.62 : 41,531.40 = 16,666.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,095.62/41,531.40 = 16,666.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,095.62x = 41,531.40 × 16,666.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,095.62x = 692,196,783.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,196,783.46/30,095.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,999.92

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