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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,005.96, 46,508.96 and 13,466.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,005.96, 46,508.96 and 13,466.22 is: 20,199.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,005.96 : 46,508.96 = 13,466.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,005.96/46,508.96 = 13,466.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,005.96x = 46,508.96 × 13,466.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,005.96x = 626,299,887.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,299,887.33/31,005.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,199.34

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