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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,274.14, 45,359.37 and 16,432.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,274.14, 45,359.37 and 16,432.86 is: 24,621.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,274.14 : 45,359.37 = 16,432.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,274.14/45,359.37 = 16,432.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,274.14x = 45,359.37 × 16,432.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,274.14x = 745,384,176.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,384,176.90/30,274.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,621.15

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