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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,792.77, 46,142.17 and 16,006.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,792.77, 46,142.17 and 16,006.49 is: 23,985.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,792.77 : 46,142.17 = 16,006.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,792.77/46,142.17 = 16,006.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,792.77x = 46,142.17 × 16,006.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,792.77x = 738,574,182.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,574,182.68/30,792.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,985.31

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