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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,391.16, 45,666.92 and 16,361.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,391.16, 45,666.92 and 16,361.56 is: 24,585.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,391.16 : 45,666.92 = 16,361.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,391.16/45,666.92 = 16,361.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,391.16x = 45,666.92 × 16,361.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,391.16x = 747,182,051.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,182,051.60/30,391.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,585.51

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