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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,259.70, 45,292.49 and 16,184.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,259.70, 45,292.49 and 16,184.52 is: 24,224.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,259.70 : 45,292.49 = 16,184.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,259.70/45,292.49 = 16,184.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,259.70x = 45,292.49 × 16,184.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,259.70x = 733,037,129.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,037,129.33/30,259.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,224.87

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