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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,330.60, 45,515.52 and 16,112.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,330.60, 45,515.52 and 16,112.04 is: 24,178.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,330.60 : 45,515.52 = 16,112.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,330.60/45,515.52 = 16,112.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,330.60x = 45,515.52 × 16,112.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,330.60x = 733,347,878.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,347,878.86/30,330.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,178.48

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