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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,254.40, 45,381.60 and 16,257.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,254.40, 45,381.60 and 16,257.60 is: 24,386.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,254.40 : 45,381.60 = 16,257.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,254.40/45,381.60 = 16,257.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,254.40x = 45,381.60 × 16,257.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,254.40x = 737,795,900.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,795,900.16/30,254.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,386.40

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