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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,455.60, 45,683.40 and 16,458.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,455.60, 45,683.40 and 16,458.80 is: 24,688.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,455.60 : 45,683.40 = 16,458.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,455.60/45,683.40 = 16,458.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,455.60x = 45,683.40 × 16,458.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,455.60x = 751,893,943.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,893,943.92/30,455.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,688.20

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