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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,271.97, 41,774.26 and 16,658.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,271.97, 41,774.26 and 16,658.74 is: 22,988.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,271.97 : 41,774.26 = 16,658.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,271.97/41,774.26 = 16,658.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,271.97x = 41,774.26 × 16,658.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,271.97x = 695,906,536.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,906,536.03/30,271.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,988.48

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