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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,208.02, 45,265.46 and 16,169.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,208.02, 45,265.46 and 16,169.91 is: 24,229.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,208.02 : 45,265.46 = 16,169.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,208.02/45,265.46 = 16,169.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,208.02x = 45,265.46 × 16,169.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,208.02x = 731,938,333.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,938,333.46/30,208.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,229.93

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