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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,095.63, 41,532.10 and 16,666.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,095.63, 41,532.10 and 16,666.60 is: 22,999.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,095.63 : 41,532.10 = 16,666.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,095.63/41,532.10 = 16,666.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,095.63x = 41,532.10 × 16,666.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,095.63x = 692,198,897.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,198,897.86/30,095.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,999.98

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