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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,311.66, 46,982.66 and 13,779.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,311.66, 46,982.66 and 13,779.21 is: 20,675.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,311.66 : 46,982.66 = 13,779.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,311.66/46,982.66 = 13,779.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,311.66x = 46,982.66 × 13,779.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,311.66x = 647,383,869.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,383,869.60/31,311.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,675.49

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