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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,414.96, 41,972.67 and 16,986.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,414.96, 41,972.67 and 16,986.20 is: 23,440.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,414.96 : 41,972.67 = 16,986.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,414.96/41,972.67 = 16,986.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,414.96x = 41,972.67 × 16,986.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,414.96x = 712,955,957.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,955,957.29/30,414.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,440.96

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