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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,204.06, 41,681.37 and 16,592.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,204.06, 41,681.37 and 16,592.28 is: 22,897.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,204.06 : 41,681.37 = 16,592.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,204.06/41,681.37 = 16,592.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,204.06x = 41,681.37 × 16,592.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,204.06x = 691,588,961.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,588,961.82/30,204.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,897.22

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