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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,421.61, 41,981.49 and 16,994.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,421.61, 41,981.49 and 16,994.18 is: 23,451.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,421.61 : 41,981.49 = 16,994.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,421.61/41,981.49 = 16,994.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,421.61x = 41,981.49 × 16,994.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,421.61x = 713,440,997.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,440,997.73/30,421.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,451.78

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