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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,317.62, 46,964.76 and 12,591.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,317.62, 46,964.76 and 12,591.35 is: 18,882.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,317.62 : 46,964.76 = 12,591.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,317.62/46,964.76 = 12,591.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,317.62x = 46,964.76 × 12,591.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,317.62x = 591,349,496.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,349,496.00/31,317.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,882.33

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