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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,004.80, 45,039.60 and 16,882.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,004.80, 45,039.60 and 16,882.80 is: 25,342.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,004.80 : 45,039.60 = 16,882.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,004.80/45,039.60 = 16,882.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,004.80x = 45,039.60 × 16,882.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,004.80x = 760,394,558.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,394,558.88/30,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,342.43

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