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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,260.01, 46,789.34 and 20,595.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,260.01, 46,789.34 and 20,595.17 is: 30,826.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,260.01 : 46,789.34 = 20,595.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,260.01/46,789.34 = 20,595.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,260.01x = 46,789.34 × 20,595.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,260.01x = 963,634,425.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,634,425.49/31,260.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,826.43

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