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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,033.17, 46,521.54 and 11,307.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,033.17, 46,521.54 and 11,307.24 is: 16,950.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,033.17 : 46,521.54 = 11,307.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,033.17/46,521.54 = 11,307.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,033.17x = 46,521.54 × 11,307.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,033.17x = 526,030,217.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,030,217.95/31,033.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,950.58

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