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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,530.94, 45,813.42 and 16,490.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,530.94, 45,813.42 and 16,490.66 is: 24,745.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,530.94 : 45,813.42 = 16,490.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,530.94/45,813.42 = 16,490.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,530.94x = 45,813.42 × 16,490.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,530.94x = 755,493,532.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,493,532.66/30,530.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,745.18

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