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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,904.02, 47,865.84 and 16,332.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,904.02, 47,865.84 and 16,332.58 is: 24,503.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,904.02 : 47,865.84 = 16,332.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,904.02/47,865.84 = 16,332.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,904.02x = 47,865.84 × 16,332.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,904.02x = 781,772,661.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,772,661.07/31,904.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,503.89

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