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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,251.40, 45,377.10 and 16,254.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,251.40, 45,377.10 and 16,254.60 is: 24,381.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,251.40 : 45,377.10 = 16,254.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,251.40/45,377.10 = 16,254.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,251.40x = 45,377.10 × 16,254.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,251.40x = 737,586,609.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,586,609.66/30,251.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,381.90

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