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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,079.34, 45,103.43 and 16,035.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,079.34, 45,103.43 and 16,035.59 is: 24,045.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,079.34 : 45,103.43 = 16,035.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,079.34/45,103.43 = 16,035.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,079.34x = 45,103.43 × 16,035.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,079.34x = 723,260,030.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,260,030.90/30,079.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,045.08

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