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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,434.40, 45,651.60 and 16,437.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,434.40, 45,651.60 and 16,437.60 is: 24,656.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,434.40 : 45,651.60 = 16,437.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,434.40/45,651.60 = 16,437.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,434.40x = 45,651.60 × 16,437.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,434.40x = 750,402,740.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,402,740.16/30,434.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,656.40

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