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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,359.66, 45,543.29 and 16,300.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,359.66, 45,543.29 and 16,300.35 is: 24,452.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,359.66 : 45,543.29 = 16,300.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,359.66/45,543.29 = 16,300.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,359.66x = 45,543.29 × 16,300.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,359.66x = 742,371,485.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,371,485.65/30,359.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,452.57

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