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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,032.73, 45,076.41 and 16,004.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,032.73, 45,076.41 and 16,004.52 is: 24,021.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,032.73 : 45,076.41 = 16,004.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,032.73/45,076.41 = 16,004.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,032.73x = 45,076.41 × 16,004.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,032.73x = 721,426,305.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,426,305.37/30,032.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,021.34

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