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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,120.14, 46,688.40 and 16,325.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,120.14, 46,688.40 and 16,325.10 is: 24,491.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,120.14 : 46,688.40 = 16,325.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,120.14/46,688.40 = 16,325.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,120.14x = 46,688.40 × 16,325.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,120.14x = 762,192,798.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,192,798.84/31,120.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,491.95

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