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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,731.16, 46,060.30 and 13,163.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,731.16, 46,060.30 and 13,163.88 is: 19,730.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,731.16 : 46,060.30 = 13,163.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,731.16/46,060.30 = 13,163.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,731.16x = 46,060.30 × 13,163.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,731.16x = 606,332,261.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,332,261.96/30,731.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,730.21

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