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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,633.40, 45,925.80 and 16,782.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,633.40, 45,925.80 and 16,782.40 is: 25,160.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,633.40 : 45,925.80 = 16,782.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,633.40/45,925.80 = 16,782.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,633.40x = 45,925.80 × 16,782.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,633.40x = 770,745,145.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,745,145.92/30,633.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,160.29

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