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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,050.95, 46,571.76 and 11,329.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,050.95, 46,571.76 and 11,329.61 is: 16,992.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,050.95 : 46,571.76 = 11,329.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,050.95/46,571.76 = 11,329.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,050.95x = 46,571.76 × 11,329.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,050.95x = 527,639,644.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,639,644.95/31,050.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,992.71

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