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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,273.41, 41,776.24 and 16,660.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,273.41, 41,776.24 and 16,660.18 is: 22,990.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,273.41 : 41,776.24 = 16,660.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,273.41/41,776.24 = 16,660.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,273.41x = 41,776.24 × 16,660.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,273.41x = 695,999,678.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,999,678.12/30,273.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,990.46

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