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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,080.34, 45,104.92 and 16,036.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,080.34, 45,104.92 and 16,036.59 is: 24,046.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,080.34 : 45,104.92 = 16,036.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,080.34/45,104.92 = 16,036.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,080.34x = 45,104.92 × 16,036.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,080.34x = 723,329,109.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,329,109.02/30,080.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,046.57

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