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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,013.97, 46,527.39 and 16,218.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,013.97, 46,527.39 and 16,218.87 is: 24,331.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,013.97 : 46,527.39 = 16,218.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,013.97/46,527.39 = 16,218.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,013.97x = 46,527.39 × 16,218.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,013.97x = 754,621,689.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,621,689.85/31,013.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,331.67

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