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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,096.06, 46,657.83 and 16,301.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,096.06, 46,657.83 and 16,301.44 is: 24,459.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,096.06 : 46,657.83 = 16,301.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,096.06/46,657.83 = 16,301.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,096.06x = 46,657.83 × 16,301.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,096.06x = 760,589,816.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,589,816.28/31,096.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,459.36

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