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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,119.14, 46,686.90 and 16,324.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,119.14, 46,686.90 and 16,324.10 is: 24,490.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,119.14 : 46,686.90 = 16,324.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,119.14/46,686.90 = 16,324.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,119.14x = 46,686.90 × 16,324.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,119.14x = 762,121,624.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,121,624.29/31,119.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,490.45

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