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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,099.62, 41,536.86 and 16,670.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,099.62, 41,536.86 and 16,670.83 is: 23,005.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,099.62 : 41,536.86 = 16,670.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,099.62/41,536.86 = 16,670.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,099.62x = 41,536.86 × 16,670.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,099.62x = 692,453,931.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,453,931.79/30,099.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,005.40

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