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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,104.26, 46,683.35 and 16,323.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,104.26, 46,683.35 and 16,323.62 is: 24,499.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,104.26 : 46,683.35 = 16,323.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,104.26/46,683.35 = 16,323.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,104.26x = 46,683.35 × 16,323.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,104.26x = 762,041,265.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,041,265.73/31,104.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,499.58

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