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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,170.55, 45,216.78 and 16,843.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,170.55, 45,216.78 and 16,843.20 is: 25,243.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,170.55 : 45,216.78 = 16,843.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,170.55/45,216.78 = 16,843.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,170.55x = 45,216.78 × 16,843.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,170.55x = 761,595,268.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,595,268.90/30,170.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,243.00

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