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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,150.83, 46,708.29 and 21,302.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,150.83, 46,708.29 and 21,302.04 is: 31,940.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,150.83 : 46,708.29 = 21,302.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,150.83/46,708.29 = 21,302.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,150.83x = 46,708.29 × 21,302.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,150.83x = 994,981,861.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,981,861.91/31,150.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,940.78

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