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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,246.66, 46,870.17 and 12,778.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,246.66, 46,870.17 and 12,778.66 is: 19,168.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,246.66 : 46,870.17 = 12,778.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,246.66/46,870.17 = 12,778.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,246.66x = 46,870.17 × 12,778.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,246.66x = 598,937,966.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,937,966.57/31,246.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,168.06

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