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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,263.22, 45,365.67 and 16,212.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,263.22, 45,365.67 and 16,212.96 is: 24,303.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,263.22 : 45,365.67 = 16,212.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,263.22/45,365.67 = 16,212.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,263.22x = 45,365.67 × 16,212.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,263.22x = 735,511,793.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,511,793.08/30,263.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,303.82

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