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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,310.57, 46,954.17 and 12,584.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,310.57, 46,954.17 and 12,584.27 is: 18,871.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,310.57 : 46,954.17 = 12,584.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,310.57/46,954.17 = 12,584.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,310.57x = 46,954.17 × 12,584.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,310.57x = 590,883,952.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,883,952.91/31,310.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,871.71

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