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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,209.56, 45,245.82 and 16,144.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,209.56, 45,245.82 and 16,144.84 is: 24,180.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,209.56 : 45,245.82 = 16,144.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,209.56/45,245.82 = 16,144.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,209.56x = 45,245.82 × 16,144.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,209.56x = 730,486,524.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,486,524.57/30,209.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,180.64

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