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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,420.78, 41,978.72 and 16,991.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,420.78, 41,978.72 and 16,991.40 is: 23,447.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,420.78 : 41,978.72 = 16,991.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,420.78/41,978.72 = 16,991.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,420.78x = 41,978.72 × 16,991.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,420.78x = 713,277,223.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,277,223.01/30,420.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,447.04

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