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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,041.99, 46,558.26 and 11,320.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,041.99, 46,558.26 and 11,320.56 is: 16,979.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,041.99 : 46,558.26 = 11,320.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,041.99/46,558.26 = 11,320.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,041.99x = 46,558.26 × 11,320.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,041.99x = 527,065,575.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,065,575.83/31,041.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,979.12

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