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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,851.12, 46,243.92 and 16,045.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,851.12, 46,243.92 and 16,045.22 is: 24,050.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,851.12 : 46,243.92 = 16,045.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,851.12/46,243.92 = 16,045.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,851.12x = 46,243.92 × 16,045.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,851.12x = 741,993,870.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,993,870.06/30,851.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,050.79

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