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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,508.06, 45,744.56 and 16,258.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,508.06, 45,744.56 and 16,258.99 is: 24,379.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,508.06 : 45,744.56 = 16,258.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,508.06/45,744.56 = 16,258.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,508.06x = 45,744.56 × 16,258.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,508.06x = 743,760,343.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,760,343.59/30,508.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,379.14

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