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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,030.14, 46,535.91 and 11,304.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,030.14, 46,535.91 and 11,304.08 is: 16,952.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,030.14 : 46,535.91 = 11,304.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,030.14/46,535.91 = 11,304.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,030.14x = 46,535.91 × 11,304.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,030.14x = 526,045,416.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,045,416.83/31,030.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,952.72

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