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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,038.57, 46,557.96 and 11,317.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,038.57, 46,557.96 and 11,317.11 is: 16,975.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,038.57 : 46,557.96 = 11,317.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,038.57/46,557.96 = 11,317.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,038.57x = 46,557.96 × 11,317.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,038.57x = 526,901,554.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,901,554.70/31,038.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,975.70

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