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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,423.77, 41,986.44 and 16,995.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,423.77, 41,986.44 and 16,995.32 is: 23,454.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,423.77 : 41,986.44 = 16,995.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,423.77/41,986.44 = 16,995.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,423.77x = 41,986.44 × 16,995.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,423.77x = 713,572,688.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,572,688.55/30,423.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,454.45

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