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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,552.12, 45,737.46 and 16,659

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,552.12, 45,737.46 and 16,659 is: 24,939.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,552.12 : 45,737.46 = 16,659 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,552.12/45,737.46 = 16,659/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,552.12x = 45,737.46 × 16,659
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,552.12x = 761,940,346.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,940,346.14/30,552.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,939.03

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