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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,176.93, 45,265.21 and 16,413.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,176.93, 45,265.21 and 16,413.41 is: 24,620.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,176.93 : 45,265.21 = 16,413.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,176.93/45,265.21 = 16,413.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,176.93x = 45,265.21 × 16,413.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,176.93x = 742,956,450.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,956,450.47/30,176.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,620.01

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