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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,708.65, 45,967.64 and 16,633.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,708.65, 45,967.64 and 16,633.73 is: 24,898.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,708.65 : 45,967.64 = 16,633.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,708.65/45,967.64 = 16,633.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,708.65x = 45,967.64 × 16,633.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,708.65x = 764,612,999.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,612,999.49/30,708.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,898.94

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