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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,045.97, 46,575.90 and 11,324.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,045.97, 46,575.90 and 11,324.53 is: 16,989.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,045.97 : 46,575.90 = 11,324.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,045.97/46,575.90 = 11,324.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,045.97x = 46,575.90 × 11,324.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,045.97x = 527,449,943.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,449,943.95/31,045.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,989.32

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