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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,620.31, 45,887.70 and 16,550.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,620.31, 45,887.70 and 16,550.01 is: 24,801.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,620.31 : 45,887.70 = 16,550.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,620.31/45,887.70 = 16,550.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,620.31x = 45,887.70 × 16,550.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,620.31x = 759,441,893.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,441,893.88/30,620.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,801.90

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