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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,197.59, 46,814.91 and 11,489.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,197.59, 46,814.91 and 11,489.97 is: 17,241.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,197.59 : 46,814.91 = 11,489.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,197.59/46,814.91 = 11,489.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,197.59x = 46,814.91 × 11,489.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,197.59x = 537,901,911.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,901,911.45/31,197.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,241.78

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