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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,628.59, 45,900.06 and 16,558.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,628.59, 45,900.06 and 16,558.29 is: 24,814.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,628.59 : 45,900.06 = 16,558.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,628.59/45,900.06 = 16,558.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,628.59x = 45,900.06 × 16,558.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,628.59x = 760,026,504.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,026,504.50/30,628.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,814.28

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