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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,419.35, 41,978.33 and 16,991.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,419.35, 41,978.33 and 16,991.17 is: 23,447.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,419.35 : 41,978.33 = 16,991.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,419.35/41,978.33 = 16,991.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,419.35x = 41,978.33 × 16,991.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,419.35x = 713,260,767.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,260,767.37/30,419.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,447.60

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