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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,840.80, 46,250.40 and 16,044.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,840.80, 46,250.40 and 16,044.80 is: 24,061.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,840.80 : 46,250.40 = 16,044.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,840.80/46,250.40 = 16,044.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,840.80x = 46,250.40 × 16,044.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,840.80x = 742,078,417.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,078,417.92/30,840.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,061.58

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