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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,006.16, 44,974.68 and 16,126

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,006.16, 44,974.68 and 16,126 is: 24,170.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,006.16 : 44,974.68 = 16,126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,006.16/44,974.68 = 16,126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,006.16x = 44,974.68 × 16,126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,006.16x = 725,261,689.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,261,689.68/30,006.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,170.43

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