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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,041.43, 46,562.99 and 11,334.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,041.43, 46,562.99 and 11,334.67 is: 17,002.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,041.43 : 46,562.99 = 11,334.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,041.43/46,562.99 = 11,334.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,041.43x = 46,562.99 × 11,334.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,041.43x = 527,775,921.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,775,921.39/31,041.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,002.31

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