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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,659.40, 45,964.80 and 16,808.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,659.40, 45,964.80 and 16,808.40 is: 25,199.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,659.40 : 45,964.80 = 16,808.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,659.40/45,964.80 = 16,808.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,659.40x = 45,964.80 × 16,808.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,659.40x = 772,594,744.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,594,744.32/30,659.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,199.28

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