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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,253.59, 46,862.16 and 13,704.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,253.59, 46,862.16 and 13,704.13 is: 20,548.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,253.59 : 46,862.16 = 13,704.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,253.59/46,862.16 = 13,704.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,253.59x = 46,862.16 × 13,704.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,253.59x = 642,205,132.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,205,132.72/31,253.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,548.20

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