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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,036.66, 46,573.67 and 11,316.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,036.66, 46,573.67 and 11,316.90 is: 16,982.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,036.66 : 46,573.67 = 11,316.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,036.66/46,573.67 = 11,316.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,036.66x = 46,573.67 × 11,316.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,036.66x = 527,069,566.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,069,566.02/31,036.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,982.16

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