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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,138.74, 45,164.36 and 16,962.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,138.74, 45,164.36 and 16,962.98 is: 25,419.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,138.74 : 45,164.36 = 16,962.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,138.74/45,164.36 = 16,962.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,138.74x = 45,164.36 × 16,962.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,138.74x = 766,121,951.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,121,951.98/30,138.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,419.84

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