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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,844.96, 46,228.98 and 16,045.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,844.96, 46,228.98 and 16,045.12 is: 24,047.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,844.96 : 46,228.98 = 16,045.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,844.96/46,228.98 = 16,045.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,844.96x = 46,228.98 × 16,045.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,844.96x = 741,749,531.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,749,531.58/30,844.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,047.67

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