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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,419.52, 41,978.52 and 16,990.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,419.52, 41,978.52 and 16,990.98 is: 23,447.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,419.52 : 41,978.52 = 16,990.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,419.52/41,978.52 = 16,990.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,419.52x = 41,978.52 × 16,990.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,419.52x = 713,256,193.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,256,193.75/30,419.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,447.32

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