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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,429.63, 41,991.39 and 16,998.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,429.63, 41,991.39 and 16,998.21 is: 23,456.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,429.63 : 41,991.39 = 16,998.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,429.63/41,991.39 = 16,998.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,429.63x = 41,991.39 × 16,998.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,429.63x = 713,778,465.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,778,465.41/30,429.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,456.69

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