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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,569.09, 45,866.82 and 16,539

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,569.09, 45,866.82 and 16,539 is: 24,815.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,569.09 : 45,866.82 = 16,539 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,569.09/45,866.82 = 16,539/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,569.09x = 45,866.82 × 16,539
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,569.09x = 758,591,335.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,591,335.98/30,569.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,815.63

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