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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,221.12, 46,739.40 and 20,094.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,221.12, 46,739.40 and 20,094.96 is: 30,083.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,221.12 : 46,739.40 = 20,094.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,221.12/46,739.40 = 20,094.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,221.12x = 46,739.40 × 20,094.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,221.12x = 939,226,373.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,226,373.42/31,221.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,083.05

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