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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,656.40, 45,984.60 and 16,659.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,656.40, 45,984.60 and 16,659.60 is: 24,989.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,656.40 : 45,984.60 = 16,659.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,656.40/45,984.60 = 16,659.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,656.40x = 45,984.60 × 16,659.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,656.40x = 766,085,042.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,085,042.16/30,656.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,989.40

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