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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,888.47, 46,316.06 and 16,664.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,888.47, 46,316.06 and 16,664.57 is: 24,987.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,888.47 : 46,316.06 = 16,664.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,888.47/46,316.06 = 16,664.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,888.47x = 46,316.06 × 16,664.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,888.47x = 771,837,256.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,837,256.46/30,888.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,987.87

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