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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,091.12, 45,218.40 and 16,060.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,091.12, 45,218.40 and 16,060.92 is: 24,135.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,091.12 : 45,218.40 = 16,060.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,091.12/45,218.40 = 16,060.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,091.12x = 45,218.40 × 16,060.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,091.12x = 726,249,104.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,249,104.93/30,091.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,135.00

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