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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,199.71, 45,282.96 and 16,176.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,199.71, 45,282.96 and 16,176.18 is: 24,255.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,199.71 : 45,282.96 = 16,176.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,199.71/45,282.96 = 16,176.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,199.71x = 45,282.96 × 16,176.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,199.71x = 732,505,311.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,505,311.89/30,199.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,255.38

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