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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,614.70, 45,879.28 and 16,544.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,614.70, 45,879.28 and 16,544.39 is: 24,793.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,614.70 : 45,879.28 = 16,544.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,614.70/45,879.28 = 16,544.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,614.70x = 45,879.28 × 16,544.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,614.70x = 759,044,602.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,044,602.53/30,614.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,793.47

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