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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,259.88, 45,292.77 and 16,184.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,259.88, 45,292.77 and 16,184.71 is: 24,225.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,259.88 : 45,292.77 = 16,184.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,259.88/45,292.77 = 16,184.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,259.88x = 45,292.77 × 16,184.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,259.88x = 733,050,404.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,050,404.16/30,259.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,225.16

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