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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,007.80, 45,044.10 and 16,885.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,007.80, 45,044.10 and 16,885.80 is: 25,346.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,007.80 : 45,044.10 = 16,885.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,007.80/45,044.10 = 16,885.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,007.80x = 45,044.10 × 16,885.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,007.80x = 760,605,663.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,605,663.78/30,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,346.93

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