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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,097.12, 45,054.96 and 16,204

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,097.12, 45,054.96 and 16,204 is: 24,257.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,097.12 : 45,054.96 = 16,204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,097.12/45,054.96 = 16,204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,097.12x = 45,054.96 × 16,204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,097.12x = 730,070,571.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,070,571.84/30,097.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,257.16

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