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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,174.26, 45,288.68 and 16,146.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,174.26, 45,288.68 and 16,146.14 is: 24,233.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,174.26 : 45,288.68 = 16,146.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,174.26/45,288.68 = 16,146.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,174.26x = 45,288.68 × 16,146.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,174.26x = 731,237,060.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,237,060.52/30,174.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,233.81

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