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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,198.53, 41,674.52 and 16,586.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,198.53, 41,674.52 and 16,586.48 is: 22,889.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,198.53 : 41,674.52 = 16,586.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,198.53/41,674.52 = 16,586.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,198.53x = 41,674.52 × 16,586.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,198.53x = 691,233,592.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,233,592.49/30,198.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,889.64

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