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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,136.81, 46,730.12 and 16,354.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,136.81, 46,730.12 and 16,354.44 is: 24,544.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,136.81 : 46,730.12 = 16,354.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,136.81/46,730.12 = 16,354.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,136.81x = 46,730.12 × 16,354.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,136.81x = 764,244,861.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,244,861.96/31,136.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,544.74

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