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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,348.60, 45,522.90 and 16,303.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,348.60, 45,522.90 and 16,303.20 is: 24,454.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,348.60 : 45,522.90 = 16,303.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,348.60/45,522.90 = 16,303.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,348.60x = 45,522.90 × 16,303.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,348.60x = 742,168,943.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,168,943.28/30,348.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,454.80

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