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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,461.60, 45,692.40 and 16,637.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,461.60, 45,692.40 and 16,637.60 is: 24,956.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,461.60 : 45,692.40 = 16,637.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,461.60/45,692.40 = 16,637.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,461.60x = 45,692.40 × 16,637.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,461.60x = 760,211,874.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,211,874.24/30,461.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,956.40

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