Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,228.32, 46,846.80 and 12,756
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 31,228.32, 46,846.80 and 12,756 is: 19,135.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
31,228.32 : 46,846.80 = 12,756 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
31,228.32/46,846.80 = 12,756/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
31,228.32x = 46,846.80 × 12,756 - Step 4: Simplify right side
31,228.32x = 597,577,780.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 597,577,780.80/31,228.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,135.76
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