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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,359.27, 45,542.73 and 16,299.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,359.27, 45,542.73 and 16,299.98 is: 24,452.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,359.27 : 45,542.73 = 16,299.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,359.27/45,542.73 = 16,299.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,359.27x = 45,542.73 × 16,299.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,359.27x = 742,345,360.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,345,360.43/30,359.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,452.02

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