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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,205.61, 46,826.91 and 11,498.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,205.61, 46,826.91 and 11,498.01 is: 17,253.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,205.61 : 46,826.91 = 11,498.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,205.61/46,826.91 = 11,498.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,205.61x = 46,826.91 × 11,498.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,205.61x = 538,416,279.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,416,279.45/31,205.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,253.83

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