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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,259.16, 46,888.95 and 12,791.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,259.16, 46,888.95 and 12,791.16 is: 19,186.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,259.16 : 46,888.95 = 12,791.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,259.16/46,888.95 = 12,791.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,259.16x = 46,888.95 × 12,791.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,259.16x = 599,764,061.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,764,061.68/31,259.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,186.83

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