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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,983.30, 46,475.46 and 16,221.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,983.30, 46,475.46 and 16,221.05 is: 24,331.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,983.30 : 46,475.46 = 16,221.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,983.30/46,475.46 = 16,221.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,983.30x = 46,475.46 × 16,221.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,983.30x = 753,880,614.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,880,614.17/30,983.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,331.84

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