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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,943.94, 46,374.32 and 16,882.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,943.94, 46,374.32 and 16,882.89 is: 25,301.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,943.94 : 46,374.32 = 16,882.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,943.94/46,374.32 = 16,882.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,943.94x = 46,374.32 × 16,882.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,943.94x = 782,932,543.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,932,543.38/30,943.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,301.65

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