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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,422.17, 41,982.13 and 16,993.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,422.17, 41,982.13 and 16,993.62 is: 23,450.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,422.17 : 41,982.13 = 16,993.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,422.17/41,982.13 = 16,993.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,422.17x = 41,982.13 × 16,993.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,422.17x = 713,428,364.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,428,364.01/30,422.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,450.94

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