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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,044.67, 46,566.93 and 11,315.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,044.67, 46,566.93 and 11,315.16 is: 16,972.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,044.67 : 46,566.93 = 11,315.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,044.67/46,566.93 = 11,315.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,044.67x = 46,566.93 × 11,315.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,044.67x = 526,912,263.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,912,263.66/31,044.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,972.72

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