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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,625.59, 45,895.56 and 16,555.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,625.59, 45,895.56 and 16,555.29 is: 24,809.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,625.59 : 45,895.56 = 16,555.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,625.59/45,895.56 = 16,555.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,625.59x = 45,895.56 × 16,555.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,625.59x = 759,814,305.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,814,305.51/30,625.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,809.79

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