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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,518.24, 45,794.67 and 16,478.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,518.24, 45,794.67 and 16,478.09 is: 24,726.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,518.24 : 45,794.67 = 16,478.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,518.24/45,794.67 = 16,478.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,518.24x = 45,794.67 × 16,478.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,518.24x = 754,608,693.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,608,693.78/30,518.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,726.48

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