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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,276.87, 45,434.34 and 16,058.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,276.87, 45,434.34 and 16,058.13 is: 24,097.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,276.87 : 45,434.34 = 16,058.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,276.87/45,434.34 = 16,058.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,276.87x = 45,434.34 × 16,058.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,276.87x = 729,590,538.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,590,538.18/30,276.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,097.29

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