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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,225.58, 41,711.28 and 16,613.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,225.58, 41,711.28 and 16,613.52 is: 22,926.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,225.58 : 41,711.28 = 16,613.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,225.58/41,711.28 = 16,613.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,225.58x = 41,711.28 × 16,613.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,225.58x = 692,971,184.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,971,184.51/30,225.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,926.65

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