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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,225.60, 45,338.40 and 16,401.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,225.60, 45,338.40 and 16,401.60 is: 24,602.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,225.60 : 45,338.40 = 16,401.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,225.60/45,338.40 = 16,401.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,225.60x = 45,338.40 × 16,401.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,225.60x = 743,622,301.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,622,301.44/30,225.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,602.40

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