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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,663.40, 45,970.80 and 16,812.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,663.40, 45,970.80 and 16,812.40 is: 25,205.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,663.40 : 45,970.80 = 16,812.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,663.40/45,970.80 = 16,812.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,663.40x = 45,970.80 × 16,812.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,663.40x = 772,879,477.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,879,477.92/30,663.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,205.28

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