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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,265.38, 45,424.80 and 16,237.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,265.38, 45,424.80 and 16,237.26 is: 24,370.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,265.38 : 45,424.80 = 16,237.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,265.38/45,424.80 = 16,237.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,265.38x = 45,424.80 × 16,237.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,265.38x = 737,574,288.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,574,288.05/30,265.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,370.23

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