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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,425.02, 41,982.37 and 16,994.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,425.02, 41,982.37 and 16,994.61 is: 23,450.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,425.02 : 41,982.37 = 16,994.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,425.02/41,982.37 = 16,994.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,425.02x = 41,982.37 × 16,994.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,425.02x = 713,473,962.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,473,962.54/30,425.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,450.24

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