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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,481.76, 45,740.10 and 16,441.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,481.76, 45,740.10 and 16,441.73 is: 24,672.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,481.76 : 45,740.10 = 16,441.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,481.76/45,740.10 = 16,441.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,481.76x = 45,740.10 × 16,441.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,481.76x = 752,046,374.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,046,374.37/30,481.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,672.01

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