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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,532.84, 45,799.90 and 16,652.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,532.84, 45,799.90 and 16,652.52 is: 24,979.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,532.84 : 45,799.90 = 16,652.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,532.84/45,799.90 = 16,652.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,532.84x = 45,799.90 × 16,652.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,532.84x = 762,683,750.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,683,750.75/30,532.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,979.13

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