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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,094.06, 46,654.83 and 16,299.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,094.06, 46,654.83 and 16,299.44 is: 24,456.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,094.06 : 46,654.83 = 16,299.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,094.06/46,654.83 = 16,299.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,094.06x = 46,654.83 × 16,299.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,094.06x = 760,447,602.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,447,602.30/31,094.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,456.36

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