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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,162.77, 46,764.63 and 11,441.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,162.77, 46,764.63 and 11,441.52 is: 17,169.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,162.77 : 46,764.63 = 11,441.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,162.77/46,764.63 = 11,441.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,162.77x = 46,764.63 × 11,441.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,162.77x = 535,058,449.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,058,449.44/31,162.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,169.80

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