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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,037.59, 45,026.96 and 16,716.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,037.59, 45,026.96 and 16,716.95 is: 25,059.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,037.59 : 45,026.96 = 16,716.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,037.59/45,026.96 = 16,716.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,037.59x = 45,026.96 × 16,716.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,037.59x = 752,713,130.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,713,130.25/30,037.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,059.04

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