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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,190.17, 45,298.08 and 16,146.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,190.17, 45,298.08 and 16,146.56 is: 24,226.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,190.17 : 45,298.08 = 16,146.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,190.17/45,298.08 = 16,146.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,190.17x = 45,298.08 × 16,146.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,190.17x = 731,408,279.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,408,279.85/30,190.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,226.70

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