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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,248.59, 46,825.91 and 12,510.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,248.59, 46,825.91 and 12,510.05 is: 18,746.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,248.59 : 46,825.91 = 12,510.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,248.59/46,825.91 = 12,510.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,248.59x = 46,825.91 × 12,510.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,248.59x = 585,794,412.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,794,412.85/31,248.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,746.27

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