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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,254.19, 45,283.95 and 16,179

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,254.19, 45,283.95 and 16,179 is: 24,216.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,254.19 : 45,283.95 = 16,179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,254.19/45,283.95 = 16,179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,254.19x = 45,283.95 × 16,179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,254.19x = 732,649,027.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,649,027.05/30,254.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,216.45

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