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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,070.94, 46,592.58 and 11,335.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,070.94, 46,592.58 and 11,335.68 is: 16,998.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,070.94 : 46,592.58 = 11,335.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,070.94/46,592.58 = 11,335.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,070.94x = 46,592.58 × 11,335.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,070.94x = 528,158,577.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,158,577.25/31,070.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,998.47

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