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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,252.69, 45,281.70 and 16,177.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,252.69, 45,281.70 and 16,177.50 is: 24,214.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,252.69 : 45,281.70 = 16,177.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,252.69/45,281.70 = 16,177.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,252.69x = 45,281.70 × 16,177.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,252.69x = 732,544,701.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,544,701.75/30,252.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,214.20

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