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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,472.26, 45,725.85 and 16,432.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,472.26, 45,725.85 and 16,432.22 is: 24,657.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,472.26 : 45,725.85 = 16,432.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,472.26/45,725.85 = 16,432.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,472.26x = 45,725.85 × 16,432.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,472.26x = 751,377,341.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,377,341.20/30,472.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,657.75

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