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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,215.52, 45,300.96 and 16,175.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,215.52, 45,300.96 and 16,175.04 is: 24,250.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,215.52 : 45,300.96 = 16,175.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,215.52/45,300.96 = 16,175.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,215.52x = 45,300.96 × 16,175.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,215.52x = 732,744,840.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,744,840.04/30,215.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,250.61

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