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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,051.54, 46,546.93 and 12,325.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,051.54, 46,546.93 and 12,325.35 is: 18,475.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,051.54 : 46,546.93 = 12,325.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,051.54/46,546.93 = 12,325.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,051.54x = 46,546.93 × 12,325.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,051.54x = 573,707,203.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,707,203.68/31,051.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,475.97

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