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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,256.56, 41,754.85 and 16,644.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,256.56, 41,754.85 and 16,644.96 is: 22,970.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,256.56 : 41,754.85 = 16,644.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,256.56/41,754.85 = 16,644.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,256.56x = 41,754.85 × 16,644.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,256.56x = 695,007,918.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,007,918.89/30,256.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,970.49

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