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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,075.30, 46,584.96 and 11,340.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,075.30, 46,584.96 and 11,340.01 is: 16,999.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,075.30 : 46,584.96 = 11,340.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,075.30/46,584.96 = 11,340.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,075.30x = 46,584.96 × 11,340.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,075.30x = 528,273,912.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,273,912.25/31,075.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,999.80

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