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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,102.02, 46,660.36 and 12,383.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,102.02, 46,660.36 and 12,383.12 is: 18,577.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,102.02 : 46,660.36 = 12,383.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,102.02/46,660.36 = 12,383.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,102.02x = 46,660.36 × 12,383.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,102.02x = 577,800,837.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,800,837.12/31,102.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,577.60

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