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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,816.66, 46,253.88 and 16,036.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,816.66, 46,253.88 and 16,036.05 is: 24,069.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,816.66 : 46,253.88 = 16,036.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,816.66/46,253.88 = 16,036.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,816.66x = 46,253.88 × 16,036.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,816.66x = 741,729,532.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,729,532.37/30,816.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,069.11

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