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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,048.58, 45,059.10 and 16,004.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,048.58, 45,059.10 and 16,004.94 is: 24,000.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,048.58 : 45,059.10 = 16,004.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,048.58/45,059.10 = 16,004.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,048.58x = 45,059.10 × 16,004.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,048.58x = 721,168,191.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,168,191.95/30,048.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,000.08

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