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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,246.73, 46,795.56 and 19,966.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,246.73, 46,795.56 and 19,966.62 is: 29,902.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,246.73 : 46,795.56 = 19,966.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,246.73/46,795.56 = 19,966.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,246.73x = 46,795.56 × 19,966.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,246.73x = 934,349,001.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,349,001.59/31,246.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,902.30

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