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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,125.83, 46,688.72 and 11,405.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,125.83, 46,688.72 and 11,405.93 is: 17,108.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,125.83 : 46,688.72 = 11,405.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,125.83/46,688.72 = 11,405.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,125.83x = 46,688.72 × 11,405.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,125.83x = 532,528,272.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,528,272.11/31,125.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,108.89

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