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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,064.46, 45,053.55 and 16,889.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,064.46, 45,053.55 and 16,889.11 is: 25,309.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,064.46 : 45,053.55 = 16,889.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,064.46/45,053.55 = 16,889.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,064.46x = 45,053.55 × 16,889.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,064.46x = 760,914,249.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,914,249.21/30,064.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,309.43

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