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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,056.62, 46,597.68 and 16,276.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,056.62, 46,597.68 and 16,276.14 is: 24,420.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,056.62 : 46,597.68 = 16,276.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,056.62/46,597.68 = 16,276.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,056.62x = 46,597.68 × 16,276.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,056.62x = 758,430,363.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,430,363.36/31,056.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,420.90

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