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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,595.53, 45,907.06 and 16,539.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,595.53, 45,907.06 and 16,539.10 is: 24,816.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,595.53 : 45,907.06 = 16,539.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,595.53/45,907.06 = 16,539.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,595.53x = 45,907.06 × 16,539.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,595.53x = 759,261,361.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,261,361.95/30,595.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,816.09

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