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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,398.66, 45,597.93 and 16,898.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,398.66, 45,597.93 and 16,898.42 is: 25,347.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,398.66 : 45,597.93 = 16,898.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,398.66/45,597.93 = 16,898.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,398.66x = 45,597.93 × 16,898.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,398.66x = 770,532,744.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,532,744.28/30,398.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,347.59

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