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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,053.79, 46,581.44 and 11,332.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,053.79, 46,581.44 and 11,332.33 is: 16,998.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,053.79 : 46,581.44 = 11,332.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,053.79/46,581.44 = 11,332.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,053.79x = 46,581.44 × 11,332.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,053.79x = 527,875,960.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,875,960.39/31,053.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,998.76

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