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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,639.06, 45,915.84 and 16,568.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,639.06, 45,915.84 and 16,568.82 is: 24,830.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,639.06 : 45,915.84 = 16,568.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,639.06/45,915.84 = 16,568.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,639.06x = 45,915.84 × 16,568.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,639.06x = 760,771,288.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,771,288.11/30,639.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,830.11

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