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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,597.86, 45,914.99 and 16,557.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,597.86, 45,914.99 and 16,557.60 is: 24,846.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,597.86 : 45,914.99 = 16,557.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,597.86/45,914.99 = 16,557.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,597.86x = 45,914.99 × 16,557.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,597.86x = 760,242,127.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,242,127.82/30,597.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,846.25

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