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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,561.92, 45,804.64 and 16,521.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,561.92, 45,804.64 and 16,521.44 is: 24,761.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,561.92 : 45,804.64 = 16,521.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,561.92/45,804.64 = 16,521.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,561.92x = 45,804.64 × 16,521.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,561.92x = 756,758,611.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,758,611.48/30,561.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,761.49

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