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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,468.64, 45,650.80 and 16,627.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,468.64, 45,650.80 and 16,627.36 is: 24,912.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,468.64 : 45,650.80 = 16,627.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,468.64/45,650.80 = 16,627.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,468.64x = 45,650.80 × 16,627.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,468.64x = 759,052,285.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,052,285.89/30,468.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,912.58

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