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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,267.62, 46,882.89 and 12,556.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,267.62, 46,882.89 and 12,556.53 is: 18,827.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,267.62 : 46,882.89 = 12,556.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,267.62/46,882.89 = 12,556.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,267.62x = 46,882.89 × 12,556.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,267.62x = 588,686,414.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,686,414.77/31,267.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,827.35

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