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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,036.05, 46,554.93 and 11,329.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,036.05, 46,554.93 and 11,329.29 is: 16,994.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,036.05 : 46,554.93 = 11,329.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,036.05/46,554.93 = 11,329.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,036.05x = 46,554.93 × 11,329.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,036.05x = 527,434,302.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,434,302.90/31,036.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,994.25

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