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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,160.61, 46,747.08 and 11,439.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,160.61, 46,747.08 and 11,439.36 is: 17,161.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,160.61 : 46,747.08 = 11,439.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,160.61/46,747.08 = 11,439.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,160.61x = 46,747.08 × 11,439.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,160.61x = 534,756,677.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,756,677.07/31,160.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,161.30

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