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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,161.08, 45,241.62 and 16,337.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,161.08, 45,241.62 and 16,337.08 is: 24,505.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,161.08 : 45,241.62 = 16,337.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,161.08/45,241.62 = 16,337.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,161.08x = 45,241.62 × 16,337.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,161.08x = 739,115,965.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,115,965.27/30,161.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,505.62

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