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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,568.09, 45,865.32 and 16,538.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,568.09, 45,865.32 and 16,538.00 is: 24,814.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,568.09 : 45,865.32 = 16,538.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,568.09/45,865.32 = 16,538.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,568.09x = 45,865.32 × 16,538.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,568.09x = 758,520,432.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,520,432.83/30,568.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,814.13

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