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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,182.43, 45,273.47 and 16,418.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,182.43, 45,273.47 and 16,418.91 is: 24,628.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,182.43 : 45,273.47 = 16,418.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,182.43/45,273.47 = 16,418.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,182.43x = 45,273.47 × 16,418.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,182.43x = 743,340,947.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,340,947.22/30,182.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,628.27

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