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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,472.76, 45,726.60 and 16,432.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,472.76, 45,726.60 and 16,432.73 is: 24,658.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,472.76 : 45,726.60 = 16,432.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,472.76/45,726.60 = 16,432.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,472.76x = 45,726.60 × 16,432.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,472.76x = 751,412,642.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,412,642.99/30,472.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,658.51

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