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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,575.22, 45,875.83 and 16,708.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,575.22, 45,875.83 and 16,708.02 is: 25,069.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,575.22 : 45,875.83 = 16,708.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,575.22/45,875.83 = 16,708.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,575.22x = 45,875.83 × 16,708.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,575.22x = 766,494,285.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,494,285.16/30,575.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,069.13

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