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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,377.40, 45,566.10 and 16,380.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,377.40, 45,566.10 and 16,380.60 is: 24,570.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,377.40 : 45,566.10 = 16,380.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,377.40/45,566.10 = 16,380.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,377.40x = 45,566.10 × 16,380.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,377.40x = 746,400,057.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,400,057.66/30,377.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,570.90

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