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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,004.16, 44,971.68 and 16,124

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,004.16, 44,971.68 and 16,124 is: 24,167.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,004.16 : 44,971.68 = 16,124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,004.16/44,971.68 = 16,124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,004.16x = 44,971.68 × 16,124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,004.16x = 725,123,368.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,123,368.32/30,004.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,167.43

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