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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,289.19, 45,394.70 and 16,961.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,289.19, 45,394.70 and 16,961.85 is: 25,420.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,289.19 : 45,394.70 = 16,961.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,289.19/45,394.70 = 16,961.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,289.19x = 45,394.70 × 16,961.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,289.19x = 769,978,007.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,978,007.39/30,289.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,420.89

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