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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,205.56, 41,683.44 and 16,593.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,205.56, 41,683.44 and 16,593.78 is: 22,899.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,205.56 : 41,683.44 = 16,593.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,205.56/41,683.44 = 16,593.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,205.56x = 41,683.44 × 16,593.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,205.56x = 691,685,833.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,685,833.00/30,205.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,899.29

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