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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,371.84, 45,460.54 and 16,297.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,371.84, 45,460.54 and 16,297.28 is: 24,393.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,371.84 : 45,460.54 = 16,297.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,371.84/45,460.54 = 16,297.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,371.84x = 45,460.54 × 16,297.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,371.84x = 740,883,149.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,883,149.33/30,371.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,393.75

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