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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,099.30, 41,535.88 and 16,671.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,099.30, 41,535.88 and 16,671.12 is: 23,005.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,099.30 : 41,535.88 = 16,671.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,099.30/41,535.88 = 16,671.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,099.30x = 41,535.88 × 16,671.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,099.30x = 692,449,639.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,449,639.79/30,099.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,005.51

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