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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,189.79, 46,784.68 and 13,659.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,189.79, 46,784.68 and 13,659.62 is: 20,489.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,189.79 : 46,784.68 = 13,659.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,189.79/46,784.68 = 13,659.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,189.79x = 46,784.68 × 13,659.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,189.79x = 639,060,682.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,060,682.55/31,189.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,489.42

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