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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,041.36, 46,562.16 and 16,254.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,041.36, 46,562.16 and 16,254.64 is: 24,382.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,041.36 : 46,562.16 = 16,254.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,041.36/46,562.16 = 16,254.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,041.36x = 46,562.16 × 16,254.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,041.36x = 756,851,148.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,851,148.42/31,041.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,382.02

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