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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,573.22, 45,872.83 and 16,706.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,573.22, 45,872.83 and 16,706.02 is: 25,066.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,573.22 : 45,872.83 = 16,706.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,573.22/45,872.83 = 16,706.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,573.22x = 45,872.83 × 16,706.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,573.22x = 766,352,415.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,352,415.44/30,573.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,066.13

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