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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,417.86, 45,611.21 and 16,194.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,417.86, 45,611.21 and 16,194.41 is: 24,283.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,417.86 : 45,611.21 = 16,194.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,417.86/45,611.21 = 16,194.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,417.86x = 45,611.21 × 16,194.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,417.86x = 738,646,668.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,646,668.39/30,417.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,283.33

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