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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,354.06, 45,462.33 and 16,289.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,354.06, 45,462.33 and 16,289.58 is: 24,397.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,354.06 : 45,462.33 = 16,289.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,354.06/45,462.33 = 16,289.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,354.06x = 45,462.33 × 16,289.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,354.06x = 740,562,261.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,562,261.52/30,354.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,397.47

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