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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,007.84, 45,011.76 and 16,244.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,007.84, 45,011.76 and 16,244.32 is: 24,366.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,007.84 : 45,011.76 = 16,244.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,007.84/45,011.76 = 16,244.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,007.84x = 45,011.76 × 16,244.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,007.84x = 731,185,433.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,185,433.20/30,007.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,366.48

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