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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,605.48, 47,437.98 and 16,034.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,605.48, 47,437.98 and 16,034.28 is: 24,066.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,605.48 : 47,437.98 = 16,034.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,605.48/47,437.98 = 16,034.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,605.48x = 47,437.98 × 16,034.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,605.48x = 760,633,853.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,633,853.95/31,605.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,066.52

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