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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,667.40, 45,976.80 and 16,816.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,667.40, 45,976.80 and 16,816.40 is: 25,211.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,667.40 : 45,976.80 = 16,816.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,667.40/45,976.80 = 16,816.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,667.40x = 45,976.80 × 16,816.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,667.40x = 773,164,259.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,164,259.52/30,667.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,211.28

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