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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,069.68, 46,607.50 and 11,343.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,069.68, 46,607.50 and 11,343.56 is: 17,016.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,069.68 : 46,607.50 = 11,343.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,069.68/46,607.50 = 11,343.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,069.68x = 46,607.50 × 11,343.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,069.68x = 528,694,972.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,694,972.70/31,069.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,016.43

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