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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,250.94, 46,878.60 and 11,530.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,250.94, 46,878.60 and 11,530.86 is: 17,297.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,250.94 : 46,878.60 = 11,530.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,250.94/46,878.60 = 11,530.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,250.94x = 46,878.60 × 11,530.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,250.94x = 540,550,573.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,550,573.60/31,250.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,297.10

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