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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,120.73, 46,701.85 and 16,141.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,120.73, 46,701.85 and 16,141.66 is: 24,223.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,120.73 : 46,701.85 = 16,141.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,120.73/46,701.85 = 16,141.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,120.73x = 46,701.85 × 16,141.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,120.73x = 753,845,150.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,845,150.56/31,120.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,223.25

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