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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,255.60, 45,383.40 and 16,431.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,255.60, 45,383.40 and 16,431.60 is: 24,647.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,255.60 : 45,383.40 = 16,431.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,255.60/45,383.40 = 16,431.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,255.60x = 45,383.40 × 16,431.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,255.60x = 745,721,875.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,721,875.44/30,255.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,647.40

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