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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,022.74, 46,560.98 and 16,242

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,022.74, 46,560.98 and 16,242 is: 24,377.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,022.74 : 46,560.98 = 16,242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,022.74/46,560.98 = 16,242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,022.74x = 46,560.98 × 16,242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,022.74x = 756,243,437.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,243,437.16/31,022.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,377.07

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