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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,367.15, 45,563.89 and 16,310.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,367.15, 45,563.89 and 16,310.78 is: 24,473.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,367.15 : 45,563.89 = 16,310.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,367.15/45,563.89 = 16,310.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,367.15x = 45,563.89 × 16,310.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,367.15x = 743,182,585.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,182,585.73/30,367.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,473.24

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