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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,040.44, 45,087.74 and 16,012.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,040.44, 45,087.74 and 16,012.15 is: 24,032.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,040.44 : 45,087.74 = 16,012.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,040.44/45,087.74 = 16,012.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,040.44x = 45,087.74 × 16,012.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,040.44x = 721,951,523.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,951,523.31/30,040.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,032.66

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