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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,005.65, 46,508.51 and 11,284.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,005.65, 46,508.51 and 11,284.38 is: 16,926.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,005.65 : 46,508.51 = 11,284.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,005.65/46,508.51 = 11,284.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,005.65x = 46,508.51 × 11,284.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,005.65x = 524,819,728.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,819,728.28/31,005.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,926.58

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