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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,078.26, 45,101.82 and 16,034.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,078.26, 45,101.82 and 16,034.52 is: 24,043.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,078.26 : 45,101.82 = 16,034.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,078.26/45,101.82 = 16,034.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,078.26x = 45,101.82 × 16,034.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,078.26x = 723,185,950.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,185,950.26/30,078.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,043.47

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