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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,292.21, 46,944.24 and 12,573.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,292.21, 46,944.24 and 12,573.71 is: 18,862.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,292.21 : 46,944.24 = 12,573.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,292.21/46,944.24 = 12,573.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,292.21x = 46,944.24 × 12,573.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,292.21x = 590,263,363.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,263,363.34/31,292.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,862.95

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