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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,009.55, 46,498.99 and 13,237.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,009.55, 46,498.99 and 13,237.44 is: 19,849.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,009.55 : 46,498.99 = 13,237.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,009.55/46,498.99 = 13,237.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,009.55x = 46,498.99 × 13,237.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,009.55x = 615,527,673.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,527,673.34/31,009.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,849.61

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