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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,824.62, 46,227.62 and 16,025.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,824.62, 46,227.62 and 16,025.44 is: 24,033.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,824.62 : 46,227.62 = 16,025.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,824.62/46,227.62 = 16,025.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,824.62x = 46,227.62 × 16,025.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,824.62x = 740,817,950.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,817,950.65/30,824.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,033.32

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