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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,007.92, 46,533.84 and 13,482.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,007.92, 46,533.84 and 13,482.88 is: 20,233.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,007.92 : 46,533.84 = 13,482.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,007.92/46,533.84 = 13,482.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,007.92x = 46,533.84 × 13,482.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,007.92x = 627,410,180.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,410,180.66/31,007.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,233.87

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