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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,005.16, 44,973.18 and 16,125

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,005.16, 44,973.18 and 16,125 is: 24,168.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,005.16 : 44,973.18 = 16,125 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,005.16/44,973.18 = 16,125/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,005.16x = 44,973.18 × 16,125
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,005.16x = 725,192,527.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,192,527.50/30,005.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,168.93

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