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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,660.40, 45,966.30 and 16,809.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,660.40, 45,966.30 and 16,809.40 is: 25,200.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,660.40 : 45,966.30 = 16,809.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,660.40/45,966.30 = 16,809.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,660.40x = 45,966.30 × 16,809.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,660.40x = 772,665,923.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,665,923.22/30,660.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,200.78

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