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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,275.12, 45,315.26 and 16,199.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,275.12, 45,315.26 and 16,199.72 is: 24,247.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,275.12 : 45,315.26 = 16,199.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,275.12/45,315.26 = 16,199.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,275.12x = 45,315.26 × 16,199.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,275.12x = 734,094,523.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,094,523.73/30,275.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,247.45

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