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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,032.78, 46,544.55 and 11,306.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,032.78, 46,544.55 and 11,306.73 is: 16,958.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,032.78 : 46,544.55 = 11,306.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,032.78/46,544.55 = 11,306.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,032.78x = 46,544.55 × 11,306.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,032.78x = 526,266,659.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,266,659.82/31,032.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,958.41

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