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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,209.24, 46,786.08 and 11,483.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,209.24, 46,786.08 and 11,483.22 is: 17,214.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,209.24 : 46,786.08 = 11,483.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,209.24/46,786.08 = 11,483.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,209.24x = 46,786.08 × 11,483.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,209.24x = 537,254,849.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,254,849.58/31,209.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,214.61

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