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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,166.37, 45,275.96 and 16,137.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,166.37, 45,275.96 and 16,137.57 is: 24,220.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,166.37 : 45,275.96 = 16,137.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,166.37/45,275.96 = 16,137.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,166.37x = 45,275.96 × 16,137.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,166.37x = 730,643,973.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,643,973.82/30,166.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,220.48

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