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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,838.80, 46,247.40 and 16,042.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,838.80, 46,247.40 and 16,042.80 is: 24,058.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,838.80 : 46,247.40 = 16,042.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,838.80/46,247.40 = 16,042.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,838.80x = 46,247.40 × 16,042.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,838.80x = 741,937,788.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,937,788.72/30,838.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,058.58

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