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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,001.16, 44,967.18 and 16,121

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,001.16, 44,967.18 and 16,121 is: 24,162.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,001.16 : 44,967.18 = 16,121 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,001.16/44,967.18 = 16,121/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,001.16x = 44,967.18 × 16,121
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,001.16x = 724,915,908.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,915,908.78/30,001.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,162.93

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