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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,329.82, 46,996.88 and 12,610

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,329.82, 46,996.88 and 12,610 is: 18,915.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,329.82 : 46,996.88 = 12,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,329.82/46,996.88 = 12,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,329.82x = 46,996.88 × 12,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,329.82x = 592,630,656.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,630,656.80/31,329.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,915.87

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