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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,056.62, 42,858.21 and 16,909.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,056.62, 42,858.21 and 16,909.46 is: 23,335.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,056.62 : 42,858.21 = 16,909.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,056.62/42,858.21 = 16,909.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,056.62x = 42,858.21 × 16,909.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,056.62x = 724,709,197.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,709,197.50/31,056.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,335.10

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