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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,420.06, 41,978.43 and 16,991.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,420.06, 41,978.43 and 16,991.25 is: 23,447.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,420.06 : 41,978.43 = 16,991.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,420.06/41,978.43 = 16,991.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,420.06x = 41,978.43 × 16,991.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,420.06x = 713,265,998.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,265,998.74/30,420.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,447.23

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