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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,988.94, 46,483.92 and 16,226.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,988.94, 46,483.92 and 16,226.69 is: 24,340.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,988.94 : 46,483.92 = 16,226.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,988.94/46,483.92 = 16,226.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,988.94x = 46,483.92 × 16,226.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,988.94x = 754,279,927.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,279,927.41/30,988.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,340.30

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