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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,523.68, 45,802.53 and 16,483.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,523.68, 45,802.53 and 16,483.41 is: 24,734.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,523.68 : 45,802.53 = 16,483.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,523.68/45,802.53 = 16,483.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,523.68x = 45,802.53 × 16,483.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,523.68x = 754,981,881.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,981,881.03/30,523.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,734.30

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