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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,045.02, 45,094.26 and 16,016.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,045.02, 45,094.26 and 16,016.62 is: 24,039.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,045.02 : 45,094.26 = 16,016.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,045.02/45,094.26 = 16,016.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,045.02x = 45,094.26 × 16,016.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,045.02x = 722,257,626.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,257,626.60/30,045.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,039.18

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