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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,857.91, 46,277.38 and 16,058.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,857.91, 46,277.38 and 16,058.80 is: 24,083.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,857.91 : 46,277.38 = 16,058.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,857.91/46,277.38 = 16,058.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,857.91x = 46,277.38 × 16,058.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,857.91x = 743,159,189.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,159,189.94/30,857.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,083.26

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