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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,412.99, 41,974.15 and 16,985.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,412.99, 41,974.15 and 16,985.01 is: 23,441.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,412.99 : 41,974.15 = 16,985.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,412.99/41,974.15 = 16,985.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,412.99x = 41,974.15 × 16,985.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,412.99x = 712,931,357.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,931,357.49/30,412.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,441.68

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