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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,020.40, 44,993.69 and 16,845.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,020.40, 44,993.69 and 16,845.09 is: 25,246.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,020.40 : 44,993.69 = 16,845.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,020.40/44,993.69 = 16,845.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,020.40x = 44,993.69 × 16,845.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,020.40x = 757,922,673.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,922,673.26/30,020.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,246.92

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