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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,224.58, 41,709.90 and 16,612.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,224.58, 41,709.90 and 16,612.52 is: 22,925.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,224.58 : 41,709.90 = 16,612.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,224.58/41,709.90 = 16,612.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,224.58x = 41,709.90 × 16,612.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,224.58x = 692,906,547.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,906,547.95/30,224.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,925.27

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