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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,094.08, 46,659.84 and 12,376.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,094.08, 46,659.84 and 12,376.24 is: 18,571.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,094.08 : 46,659.84 = 12,376.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,094.08/46,659.84 = 12,376.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,094.08x = 46,659.84 × 12,376.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,094.08x = 577,473,378.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,473,378.20/31,094.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,571.81

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