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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,021.74, 46,533.51 and 11,315.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,021.74, 46,533.51 and 11,315.04 is: 16,972.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,021.74 : 46,533.51 = 11,315.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,021.74/46,533.51 = 11,315.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,021.74x = 46,533.51 × 11,315.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,021.74x = 526,528,526.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,528,526.99/31,021.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,972.89

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