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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,006.08, 46,481.76 and 11,281.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,006.08, 46,481.76 and 11,281.19 is: 16,911.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,006.08 : 46,481.76 = 11,281.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,006.08/46,481.76 = 11,281.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,006.08x = 46,481.76 × 11,281.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,006.08x = 524,369,566.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,369,566.09/31,006.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,911.83

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