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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,958.21, 46,443.81 and 16,163.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,958.21, 46,443.81 and 16,163.16 is: 24,248.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,958.21 : 46,443.81 = 16,163.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,958.21/46,443.81 = 16,163.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,958.21x = 46,443.81 × 16,163.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,958.21x = 750,678,732.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,678,732.04/30,958.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,248.13

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