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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,040.65, 45,088.21 and 16,012.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,040.65, 45,088.21 and 16,012.46 is: 24,033.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,040.65 : 45,088.21 = 16,012.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,040.65/45,088.21 = 16,012.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,040.65x = 45,088.21 × 16,012.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,040.65x = 721,973,159.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,973,159.10/30,040.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,033.21

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