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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,831.66, 46,276.38 and 16,051.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,831.66, 46,276.38 and 16,051.32 is: 24,092.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,831.66 : 46,276.38 = 16,051.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,831.66/46,276.38 = 16,051.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,831.66x = 46,276.38 × 16,051.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,831.66x = 742,796,983.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,796,983.82/30,831.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,092.02

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