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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,926.94, 46,349.10 and 16,104.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,926.94, 46,349.10 and 16,104.78 is: 24,135.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,926.94 : 46,349.10 = 16,104.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,926.94/46,349.10 = 16,104.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,926.94x = 46,349.10 × 16,104.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,926.94x = 746,442,058.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,442,058.70/30,926.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,135.66

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