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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,604.48, 47,436.48 and 16,033.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,604.48, 47,436.48 and 16,033.28 is: 24,065.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,604.48 : 47,436.48 = 16,033.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,604.48/47,436.48 = 16,033.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,604.48x = 47,436.48 × 16,033.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,604.48x = 760,562,366.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,562,366.05/31,604.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,065.02

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