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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,246.60, 45,369.90 and 16,422.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,246.60, 45,369.90 and 16,422.60 is: 24,633.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,246.60 : 45,369.90 = 16,422.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,246.60/45,369.90 = 16,422.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,246.60x = 45,369.90 × 16,422.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,246.60x = 745,091,719.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,091,719.74/30,246.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,633.90

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