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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,001.80, 45,002.70 and 16,879.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,001.80, 45,002.70 and 16,879.80 is: 25,319.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,001.80 : 45,002.70 = 16,879.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,001.80/45,002.70 = 16,879.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,001.80x = 45,002.70 × 16,879.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,001.80x = 759,636,575.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,636,575.46/30,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,319.70

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