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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,196.66, 46,782.54 and 18,058.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,196.66, 46,782.54 and 18,058.28 is: 27,080.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,196.66 : 46,782.54 = 18,058.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,196.66/46,782.54 = 18,058.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,196.66x = 46,782.54 × 18,058.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,196.66x = 844,812,206.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,812,206.43/31,196.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,080.21

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