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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,240.63, 45,263.89 and 16,165.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,240.63, 45,263.89 and 16,165.46 is: 24,196.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,240.63 : 45,263.89 = 16,165.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,240.63/45,263.89 = 16,165.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,240.63x = 45,263.89 × 16,165.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,240.63x = 731,711,603.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,711,603.24/30,240.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,196.31

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