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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,718.98, 47,607.99 and 16,148.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,718.98, 47,607.99 and 16,148.26 is: 24,237.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,718.98 : 47,607.99 = 16,148.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,718.98/47,607.99 = 16,148.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,718.98x = 47,607.99 × 16,148.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,718.98x = 768,786,200.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,786,200.60/31,718.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,237.42

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