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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,413.81, 41,970.61 and 16,985.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,413.81, 41,970.61 and 16,985.26 is: 23,439.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,413.81 : 41,970.61 = 16,985.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,413.81/41,970.61 = 16,985.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,413.81x = 41,970.61 × 16,985.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,413.81x = 712,881,701.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,881,701.36/30,413.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,439.41

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