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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,646.34, 45,977.71 and 16,603.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,646.34, 45,977.71 and 16,603.06 is: 24,909.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,646.34 : 45,977.71 = 16,603.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,646.34/45,977.71 = 16,603.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,646.34x = 45,977.71 × 16,603.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,646.34x = 763,370,677.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,370,677.79/30,646.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,909.03

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