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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,206.52, 45,263.21 and 16,168.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,206.52, 45,263.21 and 16,168.41 is: 24,227.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,206.52 : 45,263.21 = 16,168.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,206.52/45,263.21 = 16,168.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,206.52x = 45,263.21 × 16,168.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,206.52x = 731,834,056.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,834,056.35/30,206.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,227.69

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