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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,370.91, 45,569.51 and 16,314.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,370.91, 45,569.51 and 16,314.53 is: 24,478.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,370.91 : 45,569.51 = 16,314.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,370.91/45,569.51 = 16,314.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,370.91x = 45,569.51 × 16,314.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,370.91x = 743,445,137.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,445,137.98/30,370.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,478.86

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