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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,338.98, 46,997.52 and 12,614.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,338.98, 46,997.52 and 12,614.16 is: 18,916.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,338.98 : 46,997.52 = 12,614.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,338.98/46,997.52 = 12,614.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,338.98x = 46,997.52 × 12,614.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,338.98x = 592,834,236.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,834,236.88/31,338.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,916.83

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