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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,360.66, 45,544.79 and 16,301.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,360.66, 45,544.79 and 16,301.35 is: 24,454.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,360.66 : 45,544.79 = 16,301.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,360.66/45,544.79 = 16,301.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,360.66x = 45,544.79 × 16,301.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,360.66x = 742,441,562.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,441,562.47/30,360.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,454.07

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