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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,160.98, 45,202.23 and 16,833.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,160.98, 45,202.23 and 16,833.42 is: 25,228.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,160.98 : 45,202.23 = 16,833.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,160.98/45,202.23 = 16,833.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,160.98x = 45,202.23 × 16,833.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,160.98x = 760,908,122.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,908,122.53/30,160.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,228.23

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