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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,264.06, 46,881.88 and 13,486.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,264.06, 46,881.88 and 13,486.32 is: 20,223.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,264.06 : 46,881.88 = 13,486.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,264.06/46,881.88 = 13,486.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,264.06x = 46,881.88 × 13,486.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,264.06x = 632,264,035.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,264,035.88/31,264.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,223.35

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