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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,732.97, 46,107.38 and 16,689.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,732.97, 46,107.38 and 16,689.39 is: 25,038.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,732.97 : 46,107.38 = 16,689.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,732.97/46,107.38 = 16,689.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,732.97x = 46,107.38 × 16,689.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,732.97x = 769,504,078.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,504,078.52/30,732.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,038.39

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