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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,035.68, 46,525.28 and 11,309.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,035.68, 46,525.28 and 11,309.74 is: 16,954.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,035.68 : 46,525.28 = 11,309.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,035.68/46,525.28 = 11,309.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,035.68x = 46,525.28 × 11,309.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,035.68x = 526,188,820.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,188,820.23/31,035.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,954.32

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