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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,529.35, 45,807.20 and 16,486.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,529.35, 45,807.20 and 16,486.58 is: 24,736.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,529.35 : 45,807.20 = 16,486.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,529.35/45,807.20 = 16,486.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,529.35x = 45,807.20 × 16,486.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,529.35x = 755,204,067.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,204,067.38/30,529.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,736.98

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