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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,058.83, 45,045.11 and 16,883.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,058.83, 45,045.11 and 16,883.47 is: 25,300.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,058.83 : 45,045.11 = 16,883.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,058.83/45,045.11 = 16,883.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,058.83x = 45,045.11 × 16,883.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,058.83x = 760,517,861.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,517,861.85/30,058.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,300.98

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