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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,424.06, 41,983.95 and 16,995.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,424.06, 41,983.95 and 16,995.25 is: 23,452.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,424.06 : 41,983.95 = 16,995.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,424.06/41,983.95 = 16,995.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,424.06x = 41,983.95 × 16,995.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,424.06x = 713,527,726.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,527,726.24/30,424.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,452.75

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