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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,351.82, 45,540.85 and 16,295.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,351.82, 45,540.85 and 16,295.44 is: 24,450.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,351.82 : 45,540.85 = 16,295.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,351.82/45,540.85 = 16,295.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,351.82x = 45,540.85 × 16,295.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,351.82x = 742,108,188.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,108,188.72/30,351.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,450.20

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