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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,453.74, 45,659.81 and 16,224.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,453.74, 45,659.81 and 16,224.34 is: 24,325.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,453.74 : 45,659.81 = 16,224.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,453.74/45,659.81 = 16,224.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,453.74x = 45,659.81 × 16,224.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,453.74x = 740,800,266.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,800,266.20/30,453.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,325.43

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