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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,004.93, 46,506.35 and 13,474.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,004.93, 46,506.35 and 13,474.76 is: 20,211.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,004.93 : 46,506.35 = 13,474.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,004.93/46,506.35 = 13,474.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,004.93x = 46,506.35 × 13,474.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,004.93x = 626,661,904.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,661,904.73/31,004.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,211.69

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