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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,992.89, 47,989.34 and 16,400.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,992.89, 47,989.34 and 16,400.57 is: 24,600.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,992.89 : 47,989.34 = 16,400.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,992.89/47,989.34 = 16,400.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,992.89x = 47,989.34 × 16,400.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,992.89x = 787,052,447.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,052,447.92/31,992.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,600.86

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