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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,079.36, 45,103.46 and 16,035.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,079.36, 45,103.46 and 16,035.61 is: 24,045.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,079.36 : 45,103.46 = 16,035.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,079.36/45,103.46 = 16,035.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,079.36x = 45,103.46 × 16,035.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,079.36x = 723,261,494.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,261,494.21/30,079.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,045.11

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