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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,040.15, 45,087.46 and 16,011.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,040.15, 45,087.46 and 16,011.96 is: 24,032.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,040.15 : 45,087.46 = 16,011.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,040.15/45,087.46 = 16,011.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,040.15x = 45,087.46 × 16,011.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,040.15x = 721,938,606.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,938,606.02/30,040.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,032.46

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