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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,268.72, 46,870.68 and 19,555.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,268.72, 46,870.68 and 19,555.04 is: 29,312.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,268.72 : 46,870.68 = 19,555.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,268.72/46,870.68 = 19,555.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,268.72x = 46,870.68 × 19,555.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,268.72x = 916,558,022.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,558,022.23/31,268.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,312.30

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