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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,059.56, 46,558.94 and 12,333.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,059.56, 46,558.94 and 12,333.36 is: 18,487.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,059.56 : 46,558.94 = 12,333.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,059.56/46,558.94 = 12,333.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,059.56x = 46,558.94 × 12,333.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,059.56x = 574,228,168.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,228,168.24/31,059.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,487.97

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