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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,361.91, 45,546.66 and 16,302.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,361.91, 45,546.66 and 16,302.60 is: 24,455.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,361.91 : 45,546.66 = 16,302.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,361.91/45,546.66 = 16,302.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,361.91x = 45,546.66 × 16,302.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,361.91x = 742,528,979.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,528,979.32/30,361.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,455.94

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