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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,350.82, 45,539.35 and 16,294.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,350.82, 45,539.35 and 16,294.44 is: 24,448.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,350.82 : 45,539.35 = 16,294.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,350.82/45,539.35 = 16,294.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,350.82x = 45,539.35 × 16,294.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,350.82x = 742,038,206.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,038,206.21/30,350.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,448.70

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