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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,098.62, 41,535.48 and 16,669.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,098.62, 41,535.48 and 16,669.83 is: 23,004.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,098.62 : 41,535.48 = 16,669.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,098.62/41,535.48 = 16,669.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,098.62x = 41,535.48 × 16,669.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,098.62x = 692,389,608.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,389,608.84/30,098.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,004.03

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