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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,399.94, 45,613.06 and 16,343.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,399.94, 45,613.06 and 16,343.54 is: 24,522.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,399.94 : 45,613.06 = 16,343.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,399.94/45,613.06 = 16,343.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,399.94x = 45,613.06 × 16,343.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,399.94x = 745,478,772.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,478,772.76/30,399.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,522.38

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