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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,248.32, 45,275.40 and 16,173.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,248.32, 45,275.40 and 16,173.16 is: 24,207.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,248.32 : 45,275.40 = 16,173.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,248.32/45,275.40 = 16,173.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,248.32x = 45,275.40 × 16,173.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,248.32x = 732,246,288.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,246,288.26/30,248.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,207.83

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