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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,936.69, 46,363.71 and 16,114.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,936.69, 46,363.71 and 16,114.53 is: 24,150.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,936.69 : 46,363.71 = 16,114.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,936.69/46,363.71 = 16,114.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,936.69x = 46,363.71 × 16,114.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,936.69x = 747,129,395.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,129,395.71/30,936.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,150.27

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