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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,276.37, 45,433.59 and 16,057.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,276.37, 45,433.59 and 16,057.63 is: 24,096.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,276.37 : 45,433.59 = 16,057.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,276.37/45,433.59 = 16,057.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,276.37x = 45,433.59 × 16,057.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,276.37x = 729,555,777.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,555,777.79/30,276.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,096.54

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