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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,213.60, 45,320.40 and 16,216.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,213.60, 45,320.40 and 16,216.80 is: 24,325.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,213.60 : 45,320.40 = 16,216.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,213.60/45,320.40 = 16,216.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,213.60x = 45,320.40 × 16,216.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,213.60x = 734,951,862.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,951,862.72/30,213.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,325.20

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