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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,425.14, 41,983.94 and 16,994.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,425.14, 41,983.94 and 16,994.52 is: 23,450.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,425.14 : 41,983.94 = 16,994.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,425.14/41,983.94 = 16,994.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,425.14x = 41,983.94 × 16,994.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,425.14x = 713,496,908.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,496,908.01/30,425.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,450.90

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