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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,397.91, 45,596.81 and 16,897.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,397.91, 45,596.81 and 16,897.67 is: 25,346.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,397.91 : 45,596.81 = 16,897.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,397.91/45,596.81 = 16,897.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,397.91x = 45,596.81 × 16,897.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,397.91x = 770,479,535.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,479,535.96/30,397.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,346.47

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