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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,333.58, 46,997.87 and 12,600.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,333.58, 46,997.87 and 12,600.41 is: 18,899.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,333.58 : 46,997.87 = 12,600.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,333.58/46,997.87 = 12,600.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,333.58x = 46,997.87 × 12,600.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,333.58x = 592,192,227.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,192,227.64/31,333.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,899.61

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