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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,982.91, 46,437.37 and 16,183.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,982.91, 46,437.37 and 16,183.73 is: 24,256.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,982.91 : 46,437.37 = 16,183.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,982.91/46,437.37 = 16,183.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,982.91x = 46,437.37 × 16,183.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,982.91x = 751,529,933.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,529,933.62/30,982.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,256.28

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