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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,030.65, 46,541.36 and 11,304.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,030.65, 46,541.36 and 11,304.61 is: 16,955.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,030.65 : 46,541.36 = 11,304.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,030.65/46,541.36 = 11,304.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,030.65x = 46,541.36 × 11,304.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,030.65x = 526,131,835.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,131,835.58/31,030.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,955.23

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