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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,006.40, 46,509.60 and 11,285.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,006.40, 46,509.60 and 11,285.60 is: 16,928.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,006.40 : 46,509.60 = 11,285.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,006.40/46,509.60 = 11,285.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,006.40x = 46,509.60 × 11,285.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,006.40x = 524,888,741.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,888,741.76/31,006.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,928.40

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