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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,052.78, 46,579.93 and 11,331.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,052.78, 46,579.93 and 11,331.33 is: 16,997.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,052.78 : 46,579.93 = 11,331.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,052.78/46,579.93 = 11,331.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,052.78x = 46,579.93 × 11,331.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,052.78x = 527,812,558.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,812,558.21/31,052.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,997.27

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