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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,525.68, 45,805.53 and 16,485.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,525.68, 45,805.53 and 16,485.41 is: 24,737.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,525.68 : 45,805.53 = 16,485.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,525.68/45,805.53 = 16,485.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,525.68x = 45,805.53 × 16,485.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,525.68x = 755,122,942.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,122,942.32/30,525.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,737.30

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