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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,370.55, 45,568.98 and 16,314.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,370.55, 45,568.98 and 16,314.18 is: 24,478.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,370.55 : 45,568.98 = 16,314.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,370.55/45,568.98 = 16,314.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,370.55x = 45,568.98 × 16,314.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,370.55x = 743,420,542.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,420,542.14/30,370.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,478.34

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