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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,372.27, 45,558.36 and 16,312.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,372.27, 45,558.36 and 16,312.95 is: 24,469.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,372.27 : 45,558.36 = 16,312.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,372.27/45,558.36 = 16,312.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,372.27x = 45,558.36 × 16,312.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,372.27x = 743,191,248.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,191,248.76/30,372.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,469.40

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