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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,519.43, 45,796.16 and 16,479.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,519.43, 45,796.16 and 16,479.16 is: 24,727.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,519.43 : 45,796.16 = 16,479.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,519.43/45,796.16 = 16,479.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,519.43x = 45,796.16 × 16,479.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,519.43x = 754,682,165.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,682,165.63/30,519.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,727.92

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