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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,544.58, 45,837.63 and 16,508.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,544.58, 45,837.63 and 16,508.91 is: 24,774.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,544.58 : 45,837.63 = 16,508.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,544.58/45,837.63 = 16,508.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,544.58x = 45,837.63 × 16,508.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,544.58x = 756,729,222.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,729,222.34/30,544.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,774.58

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