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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,398.16, 45,677.42 and 16,368.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,398.16, 45,677.42 and 16,368.56 is: 24,596.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,398.16 : 45,677.42 = 16,368.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,398.16/45,677.42 = 16,368.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,398.16x = 45,677.42 × 16,368.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,398.16x = 747,673,589.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,673,589.92/30,398.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,596.01

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