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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,022.52, 46,469.44 and 16,186.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,022.52, 46,469.44 and 16,186.42 is: 24,246.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,022.52 : 46,469.44 = 16,186.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,022.52/46,469.44 = 16,186.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,022.52x = 46,469.44 × 16,186.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,022.52x = 752,173,873.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,173,873.00/31,022.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,246.06

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