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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,248.32, 45,452.68 and 16,218.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,248.32, 45,452.68 and 16,218.68 is: 24,371.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,248.32 : 45,452.68 = 16,218.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,248.32/45,452.68 = 16,218.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,248.32x = 45,452.68 × 16,218.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,248.32x = 737,182,472.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,182,472.06/30,248.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,371.02

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