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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,099.24, 41,536.44 and 16,671.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,099.24, 41,536.44 and 16,671.06 is: 23,005.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,099.24 : 41,536.44 = 16,671.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,099.24/41,536.44 = 16,671.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,099.24x = 41,536.44 × 16,671.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,099.24x = 692,456,483.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,456,483.43/30,099.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,005.78

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