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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,048.08, 46,572.96 and 11,341.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,048.08, 46,572.96 and 11,341.32 is: 17,012.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,048.08 : 46,572.96 = 11,341.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,048.08/46,572.96 = 11,341.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,048.08x = 46,572.96 × 11,341.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,048.08x = 528,198,842.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,198,842.71/31,048.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,012.29

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