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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,272.28, 45,407.42 and 16,259.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,272.28, 45,407.42 and 16,259.67 is: 24,388.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,272.28 : 45,407.42 = 16,259.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,272.28/45,407.42 = 16,259.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,272.28x = 45,407.42 × 16,259.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,272.28x = 738,309,644.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,309,644.43/30,272.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,388.97

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