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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,184.44, 46,809.96 and 13,423.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,184.44, 46,809.96 and 13,423.89 is: 20,150.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,184.44 : 46,809.96 = 13,423.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,184.44/46,809.96 = 13,423.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,184.44x = 46,809.96 × 13,423.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,184.44x = 628,371,753.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,371,753.94/31,184.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,150.17

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