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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,904, 46,353.84 and 16,121.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,904, 46,353.84 and 16,121.26 is: 24,180.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,904 : 46,353.84 = 16,121.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,904/46,353.84 = 16,121.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,904x = 46,353.84 × 16,121.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,904x = 747,282,306.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,282,306.64/30,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,180.76

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