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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,126.17, 45,144.84 and 16,780.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,126.17, 45,144.84 and 16,780.78 is: 25,146.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,126.17 : 45,144.84 = 16,780.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,126.17/45,144.84 = 16,780.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,126.17x = 45,144.84 × 16,780.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,126.17x = 757,565,515.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,565,515.31/30,126.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,146.42

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