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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,020.41, 44,972.29 and 16,140.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,020.41, 44,972.29 and 16,140.25 is: 24,179.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,020.41 : 44,972.29 = 16,140.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,020.41/44,972.29 = 16,140.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,020.41x = 44,972.29 × 16,140.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,020.41x = 725,864,003.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,864,003.67/30,020.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,179.02

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