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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,001.40, 45,015.06 and 16,134.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,001.40, 45,015.06 and 16,134.20 is: 24,208.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,001.40 : 45,015.06 = 16,134.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,001.40/45,015.06 = 16,134.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,001.40x = 45,015.06 × 16,134.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,001.40x = 726,281,981.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,281,981.05/30,001.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,208.27

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