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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,065.83, 46,621.98 and 12,093.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,065.83, 46,621.98 and 12,093.45 is: 18,149.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,065.83 : 46,621.98 = 12,093.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,065.83/46,621.98 = 12,093.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,065.83x = 46,621.98 × 12,093.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,065.83x = 563,820,671.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,820,671.45/31,065.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,149.22

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