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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,292.91, 45,522.72 and 16,263.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,292.91, 45,522.72 and 16,263.30 is: 24,439.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,292.91 : 45,522.72 = 16,263.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,292.91/45,522.72 = 16,263.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,292.91x = 45,522.72 × 16,263.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,292.91x = 740,349,652.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,349,652.18/30,292.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,439.70

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