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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,109.83, 46,684.10 and 12,641.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,109.83, 46,684.10 and 12,641.83 is: 18,970.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,109.83 : 46,684.10 = 12,641.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,109.83/46,684.10 = 12,641.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,109.83x = 46,684.10 × 12,641.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,109.83x = 590,172,455.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,172,455.90/31,109.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,970.61

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