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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,096.81, 41,531.61 and 16,667.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,096.81, 41,531.61 and 16,667.13 is: 22,999.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,096.81 : 41,531.61 = 16,667.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,096.81/41,531.61 = 16,667.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,096.81x = 41,531.61 × 16,667.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,096.81x = 692,212,742.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,212,742.98/30,096.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,999.54

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