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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,260.60, 45,390.90 and 16,436.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,260.60, 45,390.90 and 16,436.60 is: 24,654.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,260.60 : 45,390.90 = 16,436.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,260.60/45,390.90 = 16,436.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,260.60x = 45,390.90 × 16,436.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,260.60x = 746,072,066.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,072,066.94/30,260.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,654.90

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