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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,526.34, 45,802.69 and 16,483.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,526.34, 45,802.69 and 16,483.58 is: 24,732.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,526.34 : 45,802.69 = 16,483.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,526.34/45,802.69 = 16,483.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,526.34x = 45,802.69 × 16,483.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,526.34x = 754,992,034.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,992,034.61/30,526.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,732.48

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