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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,623.95, 47,479.66 and 16,052.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,623.95, 47,479.66 and 16,052.51 is: 24,100.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,623.95 : 47,479.66 = 16,052.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,623.95/47,479.66 = 16,052.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,623.95x = 47,479.66 × 16,052.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,623.95x = 762,167,439.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,167,439.42/31,623.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,100.96

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