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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,186.91, 43,037.91 and 16,846.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,186.91, 43,037.91 and 16,846.74 is: 23,248.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,186.91 : 43,037.91 = 16,846.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,186.91/43,037.91 = 16,846.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,186.91x = 43,037.91 × 16,846.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,186.91x = 725,048,416.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,048,416.74/31,186.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,248.48

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