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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,320.54, 46,993.12 and 13,778.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,320.54, 46,993.12 and 13,778.06 is: 20,672.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,320.54 : 46,993.12 = 13,778.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,320.54/46,993.12 = 13,778.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,320.54x = 46,993.12 × 13,778.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,320.54x = 647,474,026.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,474,026.95/31,320.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,672.51

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