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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,817.62, 46,217.13 and 16,018.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,817.62, 46,217.13 and 16,018.44 is: 24,022.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,817.62 : 46,217.13 = 16,018.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,817.62/46,217.13 = 16,018.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,817.62x = 46,217.13 × 16,018.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,817.62x = 740,326,323.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,326,323.88/30,817.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,022.83

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