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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,619.50, 45,946.80 and 16,579.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,619.50, 45,946.80 and 16,579.50 is: 24,878.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,619.50 : 45,946.80 = 16,579.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,619.50/45,946.80 = 16,579.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,619.50x = 45,946.80 × 16,579.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,619.50x = 761,774,970.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,774,970.60/30,619.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,878.75

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