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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,242.63, 45,266.89 and 16,167.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,242.63, 45,266.89 and 16,167.46 is: 24,199.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,242.63 : 45,266.89 = 16,167.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,242.63/45,266.89 = 16,167.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,242.63x = 45,266.89 × 16,167.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,242.63x = 731,850,633.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,850,633.40/30,242.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,199.31

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