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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,097.52, 41,534.92 and 16,669

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,097.52, 41,534.92 and 16,669 is: 23,003.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,097.52 : 41,534.92 = 16,669 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,097.52/41,534.92 = 16,669/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,097.52x = 41,534.92 × 16,669
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,097.52x = 692,345,581.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,345,581.48/30,097.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,003.41

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