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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,224.40, 45,336.60 and 16,227.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,224.40, 45,336.60 and 16,227.60 is: 24,341.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,224.40 : 45,336.60 = 16,227.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,224.40/45,336.60 = 16,227.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,224.40x = 45,336.60 × 16,227.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,224.40x = 735,704,210.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,704,210.16/30,224.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,341.40

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