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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,410.57, 41,966.65 and 16,981.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,410.57, 41,966.65 and 16,981.79 is: 23,434.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,410.57 : 41,966.65 = 16,981.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,410.57/41,966.65 = 16,981.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,410.57x = 41,966.65 × 16,981.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,410.57x = 712,668,585.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,668,585.02/30,410.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,434.90

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