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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,228.60, 45,342.90 and 16,404.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,228.60, 45,342.90 and 16,404.60 is: 24,606.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,228.60 : 45,342.90 = 16,404.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,228.60/45,342.90 = 16,404.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,228.60x = 45,342.90 × 16,404.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,228.60x = 743,832,137.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,832,137.34/30,228.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,606.90

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