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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,096.77, 41,531.94 and 16,666.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,096.77, 41,531.94 and 16,666.97 is: 22,999.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,096.77 : 41,531.94 = 16,666.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,096.77/41,531.94 = 16,666.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,096.77x = 41,531.94 × 16,666.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,096.77x = 692,211,390.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,211,390.36/30,096.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,999.53

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