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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,048.08, 45,082.36 and 16,926.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,048.08, 45,082.36 and 16,926.16 is: 25,395.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,048.08 : 45,082.36 = 16,926.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,048.08/45,082.36 = 16,926.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,048.08x = 45,082.36 × 16,926.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,048.08x = 763,071,238.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,071,238.54/30,048.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,395.01

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