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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,265.38, 45,410.94 and 16,221.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,265.38, 45,410.94 and 16,221.60 is: 24,339.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,265.38 : 45,410.94 = 16,221.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,265.38/45,410.94 = 16,221.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,265.38x = 45,410.94 × 16,221.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,265.38x = 736,638,104.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,638,104.30/30,265.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,339.30

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