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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,130.60, 45,195.90 and 16,133.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,130.60, 45,195.90 and 16,133.80 is: 24,200.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,130.60 : 45,195.90 = 16,133.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,130.60/45,195.90 = 16,133.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,130.60x = 45,195.90 × 16,133.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,130.60x = 729,181,611.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,181,611.42/30,130.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,200.70

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