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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,034.88, 46,577.70 and 12,327.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,034.88, 46,577.70 and 12,327.66 is: 18,501.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,034.88 : 46,577.70 = 12,327.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,034.88/46,577.70 = 12,327.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,034.88x = 46,577.70 × 12,327.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,034.88x = 574,194,049.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,194,049.18/31,034.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,501.57

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