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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,270.72, 45,376.92 and 16,220.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,270.72, 45,376.92 and 16,220.46 is: 24,315.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,270.72 : 45,376.92 = 16,220.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,270.72/45,376.92 = 16,220.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,270.72x = 45,376.92 × 16,220.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,270.72x = 736,034,515.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,034,515.78/30,270.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,315.06

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