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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,253.66, 46,880.68 and 12,785.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,253.66, 46,880.68 and 12,785.66 is: 19,178.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,253.66 : 46,880.68 = 12,785.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,253.66/46,880.68 = 12,785.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,253.66x = 46,880.68 × 12,785.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,253.66x = 599,400,435.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,400,435.05/31,253.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,178.57

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