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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,421.62, 41,981.48 and 16,994.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,421.62, 41,981.48 and 16,994.18 is: 23,451.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,421.62 : 41,981.48 = 16,994.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,421.62/41,981.48 = 16,994.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,421.62x = 41,981.48 × 16,994.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,421.62x = 713,440,827.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,440,827.79/30,421.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,451.77

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