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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,247.60, 45,371.40 and 16,423.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,247.60, 45,371.40 and 16,423.60 is: 24,635.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,247.60 : 45,371.40 = 16,423.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,247.60/45,371.40 = 16,423.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,247.60x = 45,371.40 × 16,423.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,247.60x = 745,161,725.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,161,725.04/30,247.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,635.40

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