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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,243.32, 45,267.90 and 16,168.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,243.32, 45,267.90 and 16,168.16 is: 24,200.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,243.32 : 45,267.90 = 16,168.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,243.32/45,267.90 = 16,168.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,243.32x = 45,267.90 × 16,168.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,243.32x = 731,898,650.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,898,650.06/30,243.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,200.34

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