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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,991.43, 46,493.66 and 16,196.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,991.43, 46,493.66 and 16,196.37 is: 24,297.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,991.43 : 46,493.66 = 16,196.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,991.43/46,493.66 = 16,196.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,991.43x = 46,493.66 × 16,196.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,991.43x = 753,028,560.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,028,560.51/30,991.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,297.97

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