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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,107.78, 46,681.29 and 16,327.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,107.78, 46,681.29 and 16,327.26 is: 24,501.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,107.78 : 46,681.29 = 16,327.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,107.78/46,681.29 = 16,327.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,107.78x = 46,681.29 × 16,327.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,107.78x = 762,177,558.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,177,558.97/31,107.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,501.19

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