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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,855.30, 46,272.15 and 16,059.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,855.30, 46,272.15 and 16,059.30 is: 24,083.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,855.30 : 46,272.15 = 16,059.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,855.30/46,272.15 = 16,059.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,855.30x = 46,272.15 × 16,059.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,855.30x = 743,098,338.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,098,338.50/30,855.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,083.33

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