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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,086.51, 45,097.97 and 16,037.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,086.51, 45,097.97 and 16,037.87 is: 24,039.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,086.51 : 45,097.97 = 16,037.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,086.51/45,097.97 = 16,037.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,086.51x = 45,097.97 × 16,037.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,086.51x = 723,275,074.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,275,074.44/30,086.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,039.85

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