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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,262, 46,904.52 and 16,470.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,262, 46,904.52 and 16,470.32 is: 24,711.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,262 : 46,904.52 = 16,470.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,262/46,904.52 = 16,470.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,262x = 46,904.52 × 16,470.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,262x = 772,532,453.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,532,453.85/31,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,711.55

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