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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,236.54, 45,340.83 and 16,194.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,236.54, 45,340.83 and 16,194.11 is: 24,283.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,236.54 : 45,340.83 = 16,194.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,236.54/45,340.83 = 16,194.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,236.54x = 45,340.83 × 16,194.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,236.54x = 734,254,161.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,254,161.81/30,236.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,283.67

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