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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,002.16, 44,968.68 and 16,122

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,002.16, 44,968.68 and 16,122 is: 24,164.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,002.16 : 44,968.68 = 16,122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,002.16/44,968.68 = 16,122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,002.16x = 44,968.68 × 16,122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,002.16x = 724,985,058.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,985,058.96/30,002.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,164.43

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