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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,565.74, 45,810.27 and 16,525.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,565.74, 45,810.27 and 16,525.20 is: 24,767.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,565.74 : 45,810.27 = 16,525.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,565.74/45,810.27 = 16,525.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,565.74x = 45,810.27 × 16,525.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,565.74x = 757,023,873.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,023,873.80/30,565.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,767.07

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