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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,680.40, 45,996.30 and 16,829.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,680.40, 45,996.30 and 16,829.40 is: 25,230.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,680.40 : 45,996.30 = 16,829.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,680.40/45,996.30 = 16,829.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,680.40x = 45,996.30 × 16,829.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,680.40x = 774,090,131.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,090,131.22/30,680.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,230.77

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