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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,254.72, 46,849.68 and 19,541.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,254.72, 46,849.68 and 19,541.04 is: 29,291.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,254.72 : 46,849.68 = 19,541.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,254.72/46,849.68 = 19,541.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,254.72x = 46,849.68 × 19,541.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,254.72x = 915,491,470.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,491,470.87/31,254.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,291.30

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