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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,914.53, 46,330.79 and 16,838.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,914.53, 46,330.79 and 16,838.45 is: 25,235.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,914.53 : 46,330.79 = 16,838.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,914.53/46,330.79 = 16,838.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,914.53x = 46,330.79 × 16,838.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,914.53x = 780,138,548.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,138,548.77/30,914.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,235.34

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