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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,009.26, 45,026.86 and 16,841.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,009.26, 45,026.86 and 16,841.90 is: 25,270.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,009.26 : 45,026.86 = 16,841.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,009.26/45,026.86 = 16,841.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,009.26x = 45,026.86 × 16,841.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,009.26x = 758,337,873.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,337,873.43/30,009.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,270.13

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