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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,130.59, 41,580.96 and 16,519.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,130.59, 41,580.96 and 16,519.42 is: 22,797.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,130.59 : 41,580.96 = 16,519.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,130.59/41,580.96 = 16,519.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,130.59x = 41,580.96 × 16,519.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,130.59x = 686,893,342.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,893,342.24/30,130.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,797.21

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