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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,006.65, 46,510.01 and 11,285.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,006.65, 46,510.01 and 11,285.38 is: 16,928.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,006.65 : 46,510.01 = 11,285.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,006.65/46,510.01 = 11,285.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,006.65x = 46,510.01 × 11,285.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,006.65x = 524,883,136.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,883,136.65/31,006.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,928.08

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