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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,211.19, 46,775.48 and 16,389.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,211.19, 46,775.48 and 16,389.81 is: 24,563.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,211.19 : 46,775.48 = 16,389.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,211.19/46,775.48 = 16,389.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,211.19x = 46,775.48 × 16,389.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,211.19x = 766,641,147.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,641,147.91/31,211.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,563.02

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