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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,141.68, 45,212.32 and 16,378.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,141.68, 45,212.32 and 16,378.16 is: 24,567.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,141.68 : 45,212.32 = 16,378.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,141.68/45,212.32 = 16,378.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,141.68x = 45,212.32 × 16,378.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,141.68x = 740,494,610.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,494,610.93/30,141.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,567.13

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