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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,850.52, 46,283.97 and 16,055.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,850.52, 46,283.97 and 16,055.06 is: 24,086.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,850.52 : 46,283.97 = 16,055.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,850.52/46,283.97 = 16,055.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,850.52x = 46,283.97 × 16,055.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,850.52x = 743,091,915.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,091,915.39/30,850.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,086.85

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