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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,803.80, 46,194.90 and 16,007.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,803.80, 46,194.90 and 16,007.80 is: 24,006.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,803.80 : 46,194.90 = 16,007.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,803.80/46,194.90 = 16,007.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,803.80x = 46,194.90 × 16,007.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,803.80x = 739,478,720.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,478,720.22/30,803.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,006.09

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