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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,039.15, 45,085.96 and 16,010.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,039.15, 45,085.96 and 16,010.96 is: 24,030.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,039.15 : 45,085.96 = 16,010.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,039.15/45,085.96 = 16,010.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,039.15x = 45,085.96 × 16,010.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,039.15x = 721,869,502.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,869,502.12/30,039.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,030.96

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