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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,095.68, 46,628.93 and 11,360.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,095.68, 46,628.93 and 11,360.44 is: 17,035.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,095.68 : 46,628.93 = 11,360.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,095.68/46,628.93 = 11,360.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,095.68x = 46,628.93 × 11,360.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,095.68x = 529,724,985.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,724,985.93/31,095.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,035.32

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