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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,030.80, 46,573.07 and 16,250.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,030.80, 46,573.07 and 16,250.06 is: 24,389.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,030.80 : 46,573.07 = 16,250.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,030.80/46,573.07 = 16,250.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,030.80x = 46,573.07 × 16,250.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,030.80x = 756,815,181.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,815,181.88/31,030.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,389.16

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