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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,181.44, 45,273.60 and 16,135.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,181.44, 45,273.60 and 16,135.68 is: 24,204.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,181.44 : 45,273.60 = 16,135.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,181.44/45,273.60 = 16,135.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,181.44x = 45,273.60 × 16,135.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,181.44x = 730,520,322.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,520,322.05/30,181.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,204.29

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