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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,164.10, 45,246.15 and 16,167.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,164.10, 45,246.15 and 16,167.30 is: 24,250.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,164.10 : 45,246.15 = 16,167.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,164.10/45,246.15 = 16,167.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,164.10x = 45,246.15 × 16,167.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,164.10x = 731,508,080.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,508,080.90/30,164.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,250.95

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