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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,063.77, 46,610.10 and 13,299.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,063.77, 46,610.10 and 13,299.89 is: 19,956.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,063.77 : 46,610.10 = 13,299.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,063.77/46,610.10 = 13,299.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,063.77x = 46,610.10 × 13,299.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,063.77x = 619,908,969.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,908,969.84/31,063.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,956.01

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