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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,111.70, 46,669.97 and 11,389.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,111.70, 46,669.97 and 11,389.82 is: 17,085.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,111.70 : 46,669.97 = 11,389.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,111.70/46,669.97 = 11,389.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,111.70x = 46,669.97 × 11,389.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,111.70x = 531,562,352.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,562,352.83/31,111.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,085.61

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