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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,042.65, 46,546.97 and 12,303.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,042.65, 46,546.97 and 12,303.71 is: 18,448.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,042.65 : 46,546.97 = 12,303.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,042.65/46,546.97 = 12,303.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,042.65x = 46,546.97 × 12,303.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,042.65x = 572,700,126.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,700,126.01/31,042.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,448.82

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