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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,698.94, 45,993.63 and 16,650.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,698.94, 45,993.63 and 16,650.01 is: 24,945.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,698.94 : 45,993.63 = 16,650.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,698.94/45,993.63 = 16,650.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,698.94x = 45,993.63 × 16,650.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,698.94x = 765,794,271.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,794,271.55/30,698.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,945.30

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