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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,202.67, 46,785.26 and 12,204.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,202.67, 46,785.26 and 12,204.66 is: 18,299.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,202.67 : 46,785.26 = 12,204.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,202.67/46,785.26 = 12,204.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,202.67x = 46,785.26 × 12,204.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,202.67x = 570,998,130.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,998,130.29/31,202.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,299.66

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