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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,095.96, 41,531.90 and 16,666.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,095.96, 41,531.90 and 16,666.92 is: 23,000.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,095.96 : 41,531.90 = 16,666.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,095.96/41,531.90 = 16,666.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,095.96x = 41,531.90 × 16,666.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,095.96x = 692,208,771.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,208,771.41/30,095.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,000.06

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