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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,410.78, 41,966.48 and 16,982.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,410.78, 41,966.48 and 16,982.27 is: 23,435.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,410.78 : 41,966.48 = 16,982.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,410.78/41,966.48 = 16,982.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,410.78x = 41,966.48 × 16,982.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,410.78x = 712,686,094.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,686,094.31/30,410.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,435.31

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