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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,184.25, 45,178.56 and 16,109.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,184.25, 45,178.56 and 16,109.08 is: 24,111.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,184.25 : 45,178.56 = 16,109.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,184.25/45,178.56 = 16,109.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,184.25x = 45,178.56 × 16,109.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,184.25x = 727,784,924.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,784,924.38/30,184.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,111.42

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