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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,042.44, 45,090.74 and 16,014.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,042.44, 45,090.74 and 16,014.15 is: 24,035.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,042.44 : 45,090.74 = 16,014.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,042.44/45,090.74 = 16,014.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,042.44x = 45,090.74 × 16,014.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,042.44x = 722,089,873.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,089,873.97/30,042.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,035.66

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