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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,032.07, 45,048.10 and 16,877.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,032.07, 45,048.10 and 16,877.26 is: 25,315.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,032.07 : 45,048.10 = 16,877.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,032.07/45,048.10 = 16,877.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,032.07x = 45,048.10 × 16,877.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,032.07x = 760,288,541.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,288,541.97/30,032.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,315.89

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