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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,312.66, 46,984.16 and 13,780.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,312.66, 46,984.16 and 13,780.21 is: 20,676.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,312.66 : 46,984.16 = 13,780.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,312.66/46,984.16 = 13,780.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,312.66x = 46,984.16 × 13,780.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,312.66x = 647,451,591.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,451,591.47/31,312.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,676.99

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