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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,276.54, 41,782.42 and 16,664.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,276.54, 41,782.42 and 16,664.96 is: 22,998.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,276.54 : 41,782.42 = 16,664.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,276.54/41,782.42 = 16,664.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,276.54x = 41,782.42 × 16,664.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,276.54x = 696,302,358.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,302,358.00/30,276.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,998.08

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