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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,037.68, 46,555.30 and 7,663.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,037.68, 46,555.30 and 7,663.52 is: 11,494.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,037.68 : 46,555.30 = 7,663.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,037.68/46,555.30 = 7,663.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,037.68x = 46,555.30 × 7,663.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,037.68x = 356,777,472.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,777,472.66/31,037.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,494.98

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