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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,250.79, 45,279.08 and 16,175.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,250.79, 45,279.08 and 16,175.62 is: 24,211.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,250.79 : 45,279.08 = 16,175.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,250.79/45,279.08 = 16,175.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,250.79x = 45,279.08 × 16,175.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,250.79x = 732,417,192.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,417,192.03/30,250.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,211.51

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