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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,275.56, 41,780.65 and 16,665.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,275.56, 41,780.65 and 16,665.18 is: 22,998.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,275.56 : 41,780.65 = 16,665.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,275.56/41,780.65 = 16,665.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,275.56x = 41,780.65 × 16,665.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,275.56x = 696,281,802.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,281,802.20/30,275.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,998.15

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