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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,011.06, 46,442.64 and 16,950

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,011.06, 46,442.64 and 16,950 is: 25,384.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,011.06 : 46,442.64 = 16,950 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,011.06/46,442.64 = 16,950/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,011.06x = 46,442.64 × 16,950
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,011.06x = 787,202,748
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,202,748/31,011.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,384.58

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