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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,343.68, 45,475.20 and 16,109.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,343.68, 45,475.20 and 16,109.28 is: 24,142.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,343.68 : 45,475.20 = 16,109.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,343.68/45,475.20 = 16,109.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,343.68x = 45,475.20 × 16,109.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,343.68x = 732,572,729.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,572,729.86/30,343.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,142.51

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