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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,271.65, 46,916.24 and 12,564.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,271.65, 46,916.24 and 12,564.82 is: 18,850.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,271.65 : 46,916.24 = 12,564.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,271.65/46,916.24 = 12,564.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,271.65x = 46,916.24 × 12,564.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,271.65x = 589,494,110.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,494,110.68/31,271.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,850.75

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