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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,354.60, 45,531.90 and 16,309.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,354.60, 45,531.90 and 16,309.20 is: 24,463.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,354.60 : 45,531.90 = 16,309.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,354.60/45,531.90 = 16,309.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,354.60x = 45,531.90 × 16,309.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,354.60x = 742,588,863.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,588,863.48/30,354.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,463.80

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