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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,640.06, 45,917.34 and 16,569.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,640.06, 45,917.34 and 16,569.82 is: 24,831.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,640.06 : 45,917.34 = 16,569.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,640.06/45,917.34 = 16,569.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,640.06x = 45,917.34 × 16,569.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,640.06x = 760,842,058.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,842,058.68/30,640.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,831.61

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