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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,233, 46,849.55 and 12,765

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,233, 46,849.55 and 12,765 is: 19,147.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,233 : 46,849.55 = 12,765 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,233/46,849.55 = 12,765/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,233x = 46,849.55 × 12,765
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,233x = 598,034,441.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,034,441.93/31,233
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,147.52

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