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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,001.26, 45,014.85 and 16,833.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,001.26, 45,014.85 and 16,833.90 is: 25,258.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,001.26 : 45,014.85 = 16,833.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,001.26/45,014.85 = 16,833.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,001.26x = 45,014.85 × 16,833.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,001.26x = 757,775,483.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,775,483.42/30,001.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,258.12

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