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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,016.88, 46,488.25 and 11,272.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,016.88, 46,488.25 and 11,272.32 is: 16,895.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,016.88 : 46,488.25 = 11,272.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,016.88/46,488.25 = 11,272.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,016.88x = 46,488.25 × 11,272.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,016.88x = 524,030,430.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,030,430.24/31,016.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,895.01

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