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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,150.49, 46,739.43 and 16,355.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,150.49, 46,739.43 and 16,355.97 is: 24,541.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,150.49 : 46,739.43 = 16,355.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,150.49/46,739.43 = 16,355.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,150.49x = 46,739.43 × 16,355.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,150.49x = 764,468,714.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,468,714.90/31,150.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,541.15

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