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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,077.12, 45,197.39 and 16,046.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,077.12, 45,197.39 and 16,046.91 is: 24,113.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,077.12 : 45,197.39 = 16,046.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,077.12/45,197.39 = 16,046.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,077.12x = 45,197.39 × 16,046.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,077.12x = 725,278,489.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,278,489.68/30,077.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,113.96

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