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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,373.67, 45,520.74 and 16,317.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,373.67, 45,520.74 and 16,317.27 is: 24,454.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,373.67 : 45,520.74 = 16,317.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,373.67/45,520.74 = 16,317.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,373.67x = 45,520.74 × 16,317.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,373.67x = 742,774,205.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,774,205.18/30,373.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,454.55

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