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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,214.40, 45,275.02 and 16,176.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,214.40, 45,275.02 and 16,176.29 is: 24,239.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,214.40 : 45,275.02 = 16,176.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,214.40/45,275.02 = 16,176.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,214.40x = 45,275.02 × 16,176.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,214.40x = 732,381,586.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,381,586.46/30,214.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,239.49

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