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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,009.56, 46,486.80 and 11,284.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,009.56, 46,486.80 and 11,284.44 is: 16,916.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,009.56 : 46,486.80 = 11,284.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,009.56/46,486.80 = 11,284.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,009.56x = 46,486.80 × 11,284.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,009.56x = 524,577,505.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,577,505.39/31,009.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,916.64

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