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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,272.41, 41,774.86 and 16,659.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,272.41, 41,774.86 and 16,659.18 is: 22,989.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,272.41 : 41,774.86 = 16,659.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,272.41/41,774.86 = 16,659.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,272.41x = 41,774.86 × 16,659.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,272.41x = 695,934,912.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,934,912.21/30,272.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,989.08

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