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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,616.58, 45,882.09 and 16,546.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,616.58, 45,882.09 and 16,546.28 is: 24,796.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,616.58 : 45,882.09 = 16,546.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,616.58/45,882.09 = 16,546.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,616.58x = 45,882.09 × 16,546.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,616.58x = 759,177,678.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,177,678.71/30,616.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,796.29

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