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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,125.72, 46,709.34 and 16,146.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,125.72, 46,709.34 and 16,146.66 is: 24,230.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,125.72 : 46,709.34 = 16,146.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,125.72/46,709.34 = 16,146.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,125.72x = 46,709.34 × 16,146.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,125.72x = 754,199,831.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,199,831.80/31,125.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,230.76

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