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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,914.93, 47,901.98 and 16,130.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,914.93, 47,901.98 and 16,130.96 is: 24,211.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,914.93 : 47,901.98 = 16,130.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,914.93/47,901.98 = 16,130.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,914.93x = 47,901.98 × 16,130.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,914.93x = 772,704,869.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,704,869.03/31,914.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,211.39

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