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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,065.38, 45,114.07 and 16,918.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,065.38, 45,114.07 and 16,918.68 is: 25,387.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,065.38 : 45,114.07 = 16,918.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,065.38/45,114.07 = 16,918.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,065.38x = 45,114.07 × 16,918.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,065.38x = 763,270,513.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,270,513.83/30,065.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,387.02

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