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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,058.68, 45,022.50 and 16,904.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,058.68, 45,022.50 and 16,904.28 is: 25,319.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,058.68 : 45,022.50 = 16,904.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,058.68/45,022.50 = 16,904.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,058.68x = 45,022.50 × 16,904.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,058.68x = 761,072,946.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,072,946.30/30,058.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,319.57

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