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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,304.44, 45,359.70 and 16,229.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,304.44, 45,359.70 and 16,229.40 is: 24,292.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,304.44 : 45,359.70 = 16,229.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,304.44/45,359.70 = 16,229.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,304.44x = 45,359.70 × 16,229.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,304.44x = 736,160,715.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,160,715.18/30,304.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,292.17

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