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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,210.89, 46,794.46 and 11,486.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,210.89, 46,794.46 and 11,486.88 is: 17,222.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,210.89 : 46,794.46 = 11,486.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,210.89/46,794.46 = 11,486.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,210.89x = 46,794.46 × 11,486.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,210.89x = 537,522,346.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,522,346.68/31,210.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,222.27

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