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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,005.02, 46,514.55 and 11,283.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,005.02, 46,514.55 and 11,283.68 is: 16,928.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,005.02 : 46,514.55 = 11,283.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,005.02/46,514.55 = 11,283.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,005.02x = 46,514.55 × 11,283.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,005.02x = 524,855,456.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,855,456.14/31,005.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,928.08

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