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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,035.93, 46,533.86 and 13,278.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,035.93, 46,533.86 and 13,278.18 is: 19,908.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,035.93 : 46,533.86 = 13,278.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,035.93/46,533.86 = 13,278.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,035.93x = 46,533.86 × 13,278.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,035.93x = 617,884,769.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,884,769.70/31,035.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,908.69

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