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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,989.94, 46,485.42 and 16,227.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,989.94, 46,485.42 and 16,227.69 is: 24,341.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,989.94 : 46,485.42 = 16,227.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,989.94/46,485.42 = 16,227.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,989.94x = 46,485.42 × 16,227.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,989.94x = 754,350,985.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,350,985.28/30,989.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,341.80

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