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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,150, 46,744.44 and 12,682

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,150, 46,744.44 and 12,682 is: 19,030.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,150 : 46,744.44 = 12,682 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,150/46,744.44 = 12,682/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,150x = 46,744.44 × 12,682
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,150x = 592,812,988.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,812,988.08/31,150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,030.91

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